hijack this question

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by jsdevrystudent, Dec 17, 2006.

  1. jsdevrystudent

    jsdevrystudent Private E-2

    I ran the Hijack This program and one line caught my eye, and i am not sure if it is harmful.

    C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
    soundman = soundman.exe

    please let me know if I should leave it alone or remove it.

    thanks
     

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    jsdevrystudent, Dec 17, 2006
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  2. Shadow_Puter_Dude

    Shadow_Puter_Dude MG Authorized Malware Fighter

    Soundman.exe is a installed with Sound cards made by Realtek. This process merely places an icon on the system tray for easy access to diagnostic features. This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
     
    Shadow_Puter_Dude, Dec 17, 2006
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  3. bjgarrick

    bjgarrick MajorGeeks Admin - Malware Expert

    It's legit, related to Realtek Soundcard.
     
    bjgarrick, Dec 17, 2006
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  4. jsdevrystudent

    jsdevrystudent Private E-2

    Thank you for your help, i appreciate it.
     
    jsdevrystudent, Dec 17, 2006
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  5. bjgarrick

    bjgarrick MajorGeeks Admin - Malware Expert

    Ahh, SPD a little quicker than me tonight. :p

    Not a problem
     
    bjgarrick, Dec 17, 2006
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