You probably have malware.
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Description:
update.exe is a process belonging to the Spyware Doctor Internet Security
Product which protects your computer against Internet-bound threats such as
spyware and trojans which can be distributed through e-mail or attack
directly to the computer allowing unauthorized access to your computer. This
program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and
should not be terminated.
Note: update.exe is a process belonging to Spyware Doctor Internet Security
which protects your computer against Internet-bound threats such as spyware
and trojans which can be distributed through e-mail or attack directly to
the computer allowing unauthorized access to your computer. This program is
important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not
be terminated.
Note: update.exe is a process belonging to an advertising program. This
process monitors your browsing habits and distributes the data back to the
author's servers for analysis. This also prompts advertising popups. This
process is a security risk and should be removed from your system.
Note: update.exe is registered as the W97M.Exedrop downloader. This process
usually comes bundled with a virus or spyware and its main role is to do
nothing other than download other viruses/spyware to your computer. This
process is a security risk and should be removed from your system.
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http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/update/
UPDATE your antivirus software and run a full system scan.
UPDATE whatever anti-spyware applications that you have and run a full
system scan with each one.
You might want to start in Safe Mode to run your antivirus and anti-spyware
software.
Running a full system antivirus scan or anti-spyware scan in Safe Mode can
be a good idea. Some viruses and other malware like to conceal themselves
in areas Windows protects while using them. Safe mode will prevent those
applications access and therefore unprotect the viruses or other malware
allowing for easier removal.
How to start Windows in Safe Mode Windows XP
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=61#winxo
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The process update.exe could be one of many Adware/Spyware/Virus programs.
You should treat this process as a threat unless it is proven not to be.
update.exe is considered to be a security risk, not only because antivirus
programs flag Update as a virus, but also because a number of users have
complained about its performance.
Update is likely a virus and as such, presents a serious vulnerability which
should be fixed immediately! Delaying the removal of update.exe may cause
serious harm to your system and will likely cause a number of problems, such
as slow performance, loss of data or leaking private information to
websites.
update.exe is considered to be a security risk, not only because spyware
removal programs flag Update as spyware, but also because a number of users
have complained about its performance.
Update is likely spyware and as such, presents a serious vulnerability which
should be fixed immediately! Delaying the removal of update.exe may cause
serious harm to your system and will likely cause a number of problems, such
as slow performance, loss of data or leaking private information.
update.exe is considered to be a security risk, not only because Adware
Removal programs flag Update as Adware, but also because there can be
privacy issues associated with this product.
Update is likely adware and as such, presents an unnecessary risk which
should be eliminated! Removing update.exe may cause a number of problems,
such as slow performance, loss of data or leaking private information.
Removing Update may be difficult.
update.exe is considered to be a security risk, not only because antivirus
programs flag Update as a trojan, but also because other sites consider it a
Trojan as well.
Update is likely a Trojan and as such, presents a serious vulnerability
which should be fixed immediately! Delaying the removal of update.exe may
cause serious harm to your system and will likely cause a number of
problems, loss of data, loss of control or leaking private information.
The Spy Bot database currently registers update.exe to Unknown.
You should visit our free spyware removal page to make sure your system does
not have other programs like update.exe.
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http://www.auditmypc.com/process/update.asp
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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
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