Most Common Malware Related Processes-command.exe

There are several known instances of the command.exe process making it potentially more difficult to advise on the appropriate action to take. If your PC is running Windows 95, 98, or ME, then this process could be genuine because it belongs to the DOS prompt feature within these operating systems. In these cases you should not remove the process unless it is causing problems, even though the process is not believed to be essential to the proper running of your system.

The adtomi advertising program also uses a process named command.exe. Adtomi records certain information about your browsing habit. It then forwards this information back to a remote server, and also serves advertisements on your desktop based on the results.

Command.exe may also be a component of the Buddy Trojan, which is used to enable hackers and third parties to gain a back door access to your system. Using this access they can steal information, delete files, and alter settings. In these last two cases it is strongly advised that you disable the process.

To determine whether the command.exe process on your system is valid or not we recommend using ParetoLogic antispyware software. Download the latest updates and then perform a full scan of your system. This will identify any infections currently resident on your computer and will offer a means to remedy the problem.





 

 

 

   

 

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