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I assume this is not good? Spybot report

aliasojo
aliasojo Posts: 23,053 Forumite
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Current Filename:



Database status:
Unknown

Value:
NWEReboot

Filename:
dummy.exe

Description:
??

Source:
Paul Collins Startup List



I've only just finished reformatting and reinstalling, then Spybot pops up with a registry chage window and the option to allow or deny. I denied, but I don't really know what I've denied?
Herman - MP for all! :)

Comments

  • megazoid
    megazoid Posts: 307 Forumite
    100 Posts
    I've had a look round the net, dosn't seem to be anything major its been scanned and probed by many and no-one really knows what it is lol

    Its thought its a bit of a left over from a nero install of some sort rather than anything malicious you can either edit the registry and remove the enteries or maybe disable it in msconfig.

    If you want to run a full virus scan and spyware search you can for peace of mind but it probably wouldn't be found.

    Regards

    Megazoid
    £2008 4 2008 Member No# 184
  • aliasojo
    aliasojo Posts: 23,053 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Thanks megazoid. I did install Nero 6 after the reformat so your suggestion could well be possible.

    I've got Norton Systemworks, Norton Firewall, Spybot, MS AntiSpyware and Spyware Blaster installed and other than the first report by Spybot, none of them have thrown up anything untoward.

    I was just a bit concerned about the 'dummy. exe' bit and the 'Paul Collins' bit. I had visions of good old Paul sitting down with a coffee whilst looking at all the files on my computer, lol.

    Appreciate reply, thanks.
    Herman - MP for all! :)
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