What is "Proxy Desktop

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I recently notice that when i shut down my WinXP Home computer . I'm
notified of a "Proxy Desktop" program
trying to close. In order to complete the shutdown, I have to manually End
the process.

Google shows a number of complaints about this program starting back in
2003, but no really definitive answer as to whether it's some kind of
malware.

Any info welcome.
 
Make sure that your anti-malware software is running, then download the
latest updates and run a full scan.

Effective anti-malware software starts automatically when your computer
starts, runs continuously in the background, and scans for all types of
malicious software. Without it, you're a sitting duck.

For now try scanning your system with /several/ of the better online
scanners, such as the scanner from Kaspersky Labs:

http://usa.kaspersky.com/products_services/free-virus-scanner.php

Download HijackThis from www.trendsecure.com. Run it, save a log, and
post the log at one of the many sites that support HJT, such as
spywarewarrior.com, bleepingcomputer.com, and http://aumha.net -- but
not here. Within a day you'll have step-by-step advice from an expert on
cleaning up any malware infestations.
 
PT said:
I recently notice that when i shut down my WinXP Home computer . I'm
notified of a "Proxy Desktop" program
trying to close. In order to complete the shutdown, I have to manually End
the process.

Google shows a number of complaints about this program starting back in
2003, but no really definitive answer as to whether it's some kind of
malware.

Any info welcome.
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When you intend to install programs always google the name of the
program with "spyware" and that will pretty much save you from
installing stuff you don't want.

The program you mention, like you said it lacks information in
google.

I have seen it along side with some pretty dynamic trojans.

Be wary of what you install.
 
PT explained :
I recently notice that when i shut down my WinXP Home computer . I'm notified
of a "Proxy Desktop" program
trying to close. In order to complete the shutdown, I have to manually End
the process.

Google shows a number of complaints about this program starting back in
2003, but no really definitive answer as to whether it's some kind of
malware.

Any info welcome.
Click to expand...

Read the complete reply to a similar request here:

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=66414
 
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