pup.exe

Nemesis · 11-19-2003, 08:02 AM

Does anyone know what the file pup.exe is? Whenever i open my task manager it is running.

jgvernonco · 11-19-2003, 08:07 AM

It is associated with scripts on NT platforms, like XP. It has been strongly associated with a number of viruses. Do you have antivirus protection, and is it up to date? If not, you can find a free one below.

I also recommend that you run Spybot (link can be found below. Make sure to update online before you run your first can and to only have Spybot fix things in red.

Let us know how your problem is coming along!

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Zonealarm Firewall (free edition) Zone Labs:

http://www.zonelabs.com/store/conte...reeDownload.jsp

Free antivirus software

http://www.avast.com/i_idt_153.html

Spyware blocking programs (free):

Spyware Blaster and Spyware Guard (the link will take you to the Blaster page. The menu bar at the top will take you to the Guard page. These two programs, written by the same developer, work hand-in-hand to protect you from invasions).

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

Spyware Killers (free)!

Spybot Search & Destroy

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Adaware
Ad-aware - Software - Lavasoft

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/

I run both of these, as they occasionally find something that the other did not.

Additionally, Microsoft has made some poor choices about default settings in the OSs, resulting in multiple security weaknesses. Gibson Research has a number of little programs that will help you close security holes without having to edit your registry, wander My Computer, etc., just to get secure. I highly recommend this resource.

Gibson Research Corporation Home Page

http://grc.com/default.htm

The secret to running these programs is to update at least weekly! Update Adaware and Spybot before you run a scan every time. Don’t forget to update Blaster and Guard when you are doing your maintenance. Make sure the antivirus software us up-to-date. Put a note on your computer reminding you to do it!

Stay safe! Enjoy the WWW!

Nemesis · 11-19-2003, 08:18 AM

thanks alot ill let you you know how it works out!

11-19-2003, 08:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nemesis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Va, USA Posts: 222 OS: Win2000.xp.vista.03server.	pup.exe Does anyone know what the file pup.exe is? Whenever i open my task manager it is running.

11-19-2003, 08:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
jgvernonco Admin Emeritus (Retired) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 7,954 OS: Vista Home Premium, SP 27	It is associated with scripts on NT platforms, like XP. It has been strongly associated with a number of viruses. Do you have antivirus protection, and is it up to date? If not, you can find a free one below. I also recommend that you run Spybot (link can be found below. Make sure to update online before you run your first can and to only have Spybot fix things in red. Let us know how your problem is coming along! jgvernonco’s recommended security software Zonealarm Firewall (free edition) Zone Labs: http://www.zonelabs.com/store/conte...reeDownload.jsp Free antivirus software http://www.avast.com/i_idt_153.html Spyware blocking programs (free): Spyware Blaster and Spyware Guard (the link will take you to the Blaster page. The menu bar at the top will take you to the Guard page. These two programs, written by the same developer, work hand-in-hand to protect you from invasions). http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html Spyware Killers (free)! Spybot Search & Destroy http://download.com.com/3000-2144-1...&tag=button Adaware Ad-aware - Software - Lavasoft http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/ I run both of these, as they occasionally find something that the other did not. Additionally, Microsoft has made some poor choices about default settings in the OSs, resulting in multiple security weaknesses. Gibson Research has a number of little programs that will help you close security holes without having to edit your registry, wander My Computer, etc., just to get secure. I highly recommend this resource. Gibson Research Corporation Home Page http://grc.com/default.htm The secret to running these programs is to update at least weekly! Update Adaware and Spybot before you run a scan every time. Don’t forget to update Blaster and Guard when you are doing your maintenance. Make sure the antivirus software us up-to-date. Put a note on your computer reminding you to do it! Stay safe! Enjoy the WWW! __________________ Donations keep TSF moving forward. Please help. http://www.myspace.com/speedbumpthecelt

11-19-2003, 08:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nemesis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Va, USA Posts: 222 OS: Win2000.xp.vista.03server.	thanks alot ill let you you know how it works out!