DrWatson Postmortem thing... do I need to remove it?

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by mindgames, Jan 11, 2007.

  1. mindgames

    mindgames Private E-2

    Hello there

    I just got this message (DrWatson), and the computer froze momentarily, but after using ctrl+alt+delete it was ok again. I've done a quick search and seen conflicting things about whether it's a spyware thing or originally part of Windows - and so thought I'd come to you guys who know about these things!

    Any help much appreciated!

    Thanks
    M
     
    mindgames, Jan 11, 2007
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  2. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    It is part of Windows. If your concern is some sort of malware, you have nothing to be worried about.
     
    Major Attitude, Jan 11, 2007
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  3. mindgames

    mindgames Private E-2

    OK, thanks. So why are some people worried about it, then? I must admit I've never seen it before and immediately thought that there might be something wrong.

    Is it worth me posting a Hijack This?

    Thanks
    M
     
    mindgames, Jan 11, 2007
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  4. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    People maybe worried about Dr Watson as it signifies you may have an issue with some installed software or hardware driver, its not malware, but a badly written or non compatible piece of software/driver.

    Info on Dr Watson
     
    DavidGP, Jan 11, 2007
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