AVG says I have these startups running: NvCplDaemon, AppInit_DLLs are they bad?

slobiker1 · 03-05-2008, 10:42 PM

well, my title says it all.
Avg says I am clean, so does SuperAntispyware, and Ad-aware, I was just curious about those 2.

**Jack.Sparrow** · 03-06-2008, 01:28 AM

NvCplDaemon - is a module related to Nvidia graphics cards.

I'm getting mixed feedback about AppInit_DLLs though, so I'll let someone who knows more then me clear that one up

tetonbob · 03-06-2008, 10:54 AM

AppInit_DLLs

Depends on what's loading there....some legit applications such as Google Desktop or Web Accelerator use that loading point.

Some malware uses that loading point.

slobiker1 · 03-06-2008, 11:14 PM

ok thanks.
My computer seems to be running great now. I have run ATF Cleaner, AVG, Ad-Adare, and SuperAntispyware, they all say that I have 0 infections. My only concern is that when I run a Kaspersky scan, it comes up with a ton of viruses. I dont know anything about Kaspersky, but I believe it is finding the viruses that have already been quarantined by the other programs. Can anybody help me with this please? I can post the Kaspersky scans or a hijackthis log. thx

**Glaswegian** · 03-07-2008, 05:29 AM

Kaspersky will show any infections held in quarantine as well as numerous legit files - these will show as 'locked'. Did the Kas log header mention how many infected objects were found?

slobiker1 · 03-07-2008, 11:52 AM

Yea, it says I have 14 viruses and 46 infections. I can post it if that helps.

**Glaswegian** · 03-07-2008, 12:04 PM

You can always attach it - saves clogging up the thread. We don't normally complete any log analysis in this forum, so if you are infected, I'll provide links to our HJT forum.

slobiker1 · 03-07-2008, 12:16 PM

sorry, I thought I was in the malware forum. I'll try posting it there.

03-05-2008, 10:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
slobiker1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5 OS: xp	AVG says I have these startups running: NvCplDaemon, AppInit_DLLs are they bad? well, my title says it all. Avg says I am clean, so does SuperAntispyware, and Ad-aware, I was just curious about those 2.

03-06-2008, 01:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jack.Sparrow Resident Pirate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Qld, Aus Posts: 17,865 OS: XP SP3/Vista SP1 My System	Re: AVG says I have these startups running: NvCplDaemon, AppInit_DLLs are they bad? NvCplDaemon - is a module related to Nvidia graphics cards. I'm getting mixed feedback about AppInit_DLLs though, so I'll let someone who knows more then me clear that one up __________________ //PC Wizard//Speedfan//Can you run it?//Posting Screenshots//Posting System Specs//Donations//

03-06-2008, 10:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
tetonbob Manager, Security Center, TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA Posts: 39,417 OS: 2000 Pro; XP Pro; XP Home	Re: AVG says I have these startups running: NvCplDaemon, AppInit_DLLs are they bad? AppInit_DLLs Depends on what's loading there....some legit applications such as Google Desktop or Web Accelerator use that loading point. Some malware uses that loading point. __________________ Practice Safe Surfing PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need? Because what you don't know, CAN hurt you. Proud Member of ASAP since 2005 Proud Member of UNITE since 2006 Microsoft MVP - Consumer Security 2009

03-06-2008, 11:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
slobiker1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5 OS: xp	Kaspersky scan says I have viruses still??? ok thanks. My computer seems to be running great now. I have run ATF Cleaner, AVG, Ad-Adare, and SuperAntispyware, they all say that I have 0 infections. My only concern is that when I run a Kaspersky scan, it comes up with a ton of viruses. I dont know anything about Kaspersky, but I believe it is finding the viruses that have already been quarantined by the other programs. Can anybody help me with this please? I can post the Kaspersky scans or a hijackthis log. thx

03-07-2008, 05:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Glaswegian Moderator/ Rangemaster TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team; Oor Wullie; TSF Surgeon and Resident Comic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glasgow Posts: 26,801 OS: Win XP Pro SP3 / Win 7 Pro My System	Re: AVG says I have these startups running: NvCplDaemon, AppInit_DLLs are they bad? Kaspersky will show any infections held in quarantine as well as numerous legit files - these will show as 'locked'. Did the Kas log header mention how many infected objects were found? __________________ Iain - Defender of the Haggis and all things Scottish. I don't help by PM - post in the Forums. PC Safety & Security::PC running a bit slow?::Donate::Photographers Corner

03-07-2008, 11:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
slobiker1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5 OS: xp	Re: AVG says I have these startups running: NvCplDaemon, AppInit_DLLs are they bad? Yea, it says I have 14 viruses and 46 infections. I can post it if that helps.

03-07-2008, 12:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Glaswegian Moderator/ Rangemaster TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team; Oor Wullie; TSF Surgeon and Resident Comic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glasgow Posts: 26,801 OS: Win XP Pro SP3 / Win 7 Pro My System	Re: AVG says I have these startups running: NvCplDaemon, AppInit_DLLs are they bad? You can always attach it - saves clogging up the thread. We don't normally complete any log analysis in this forum, so if you are infected, I'll provide links to our HJT forum. __________________ Iain - Defender of the Haggis and all things Scottish. I don't help by PM - post in the Forums. PC Safety & Security::PC running a bit slow?::Donate::Photographers Corner

03-07-2008, 12:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
slobiker1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5 OS: xp	Re: AVG says I have these startups running: NvCplDaemon, AppInit_DLLs are they bad? sorry, I thought I was in the malware forum. I'll try posting it there.