mspformat Question

rednest · 09-15-2008, 06:55 PM

Hello, I'm not sure this is a security issue, but here's what happened. A teenager spent a day at my house using the computer, I thought for homework. After he left, the next day I noticed a MSP Format folder on my desktop, and that my sound wasn't working. I kept getting a popup that said "new hardware was detected. Continue installation" or something like that. I didn't, but the next time noticed that it was a Multimedia Audio Controller. My programs and the internet were loading slowly. I noticed in the History file for IE, that this young man had been visiting hacking websites.

I ran my updated TrendMicro Anti-virus and spyware program and nothing was found. Also I downloaded the security update for Windows XP.

What is the mspformat, and can I delete it? Also should I go ahead and load this multimedia audio controller?

Thanks,
G

Peoples · 09-16-2008, 04:19 PM

It might be the file used in during the process of making Pandora batteries for the PSP.
I know there is a file that is used in that process. That's probably why it's not showing
up as a virus or spyware.

I'm assuming you are on an XP maching cause i know this file doesn't run well on Vista.
Wish i knew more to offer more help but i just remember that from when i got my PSP
modded. Good Luck.

09-15-2008, 06:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
rednest Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1 OS: xp service pack 2	mspformat Question Hello, I'm not sure this is a security issue, but here's what happened. A teenager spent a day at my house using the computer, I thought for homework. After he left, the next day I noticed a MSP Format folder on my desktop, and that my sound wasn't working. I kept getting a popup that said "new hardware was detected. Continue installation" or something like that. I didn't, but the next time noticed that it was a Multimedia Audio Controller. My programs and the internet were loading slowly. I noticed in the History file for IE, that this young man had been visiting hacking websites. I ran my updated TrendMicro Anti-virus and spyware program and nothing was found. Also I downloaded the security update for Windows XP. What is the mspformat, and can I delete it? Also should I go ahead and load this multimedia audio controller? Thanks, G

09-16-2008, 04:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Peoples Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 32 OS: Windows Vista	Re: mspformat Question It might be the file used in during the process of making Pandora batteries for the PSP. I know there is a file that is used in that process. That's probably why it's not showing up as a virus or spyware. I'm assuming you are on an XP maching cause i know this file doesn't run well on Vista. Wish i knew more to offer more help but i just remember that from when i got my PSP modded. Good Luck.