Problem with command.exe?

Title – command.exe

Description – There are several different causes of having the command.exe process running on your machine; some are valid while others are definite Trojans or spyware applications. For Windows 95, 98, and ME users the command.exe process belongs to the DOS command line application and is a genuine process. While this is a genuine process it is not necessary to have the process running on startup.

command.exe is also the name of a process used by Adtomi. Adtomi is a spyware application that closely watches your browsing habits and forwards this information back to an unauthorized third party. This is definitely not a genuine process and every effort should be taken to ensure that command.exe and all other components of this sinister spyware application are removed from your PC.

It may also be used by other Trojans, spyware applications, and viruses. The use of seemingly genuine file names and application names like command.exe is popular because users are less inclined to believe these processes are a danger to their system. Care should always be taken before disabling an active process or removing a file in case it is genuine and essential to the running of your system.

Associated Errors – If the command.exe process on your system belongs to the Adtomi application then your system will begin to run slowly, you are likely to receive more popups and other forms of advertisements and you may receive an increased amount of targeted spam email.

Recommended Solution – Ensure that command.exe is an unnecessary file or process before removing it. In any case the process should be safe to be disabled because even if it belongs to the genuine DOS command line it is not required to run on startup. Scan your system using an antispyware or antivirus application to determine whether your system is infected. If it is then remove the file and all other components of the malicious software that is resident on your computer.

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