net.exe
| Process
File: |
net.exe |
| Process
Name: |
Microsoft Windows Networking |
| Description: |
net.exe is a process belonging to the Microsoft Windows Operating System and offers additional functions to your local area network via the DOS command line. This program is non-essential process to the running of the system, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems. This process can sometimes be used by trojans but is otherwise a legitimate process.
Note: net.exe is also a process which is registered as the w32.dabber.c worm. This virus is distributed via the Internet through e-mail and comes in the form of an e-mail message, in the hopes that you open its hostile attachment. The worm has its own SMTP engine which means it gathers E-mails from your local computer and re-distributes itself. In worst cases this worm can allow attackers to access your computer, stealing passwords and personal data. It is a registered security risk and should be removed immediately. |
| Recommendation: |
Should not be disabled, required for essential applications to work properly. |
| Author: |
Microsoft |
| Part
of: |
Microsoft Windows Operating System |
| Security
Risk (0-5): |
0 ( Secure
Now ) |
| Spyware: |
No ( Free
Scan ) |
| Adware |
No ( Free
Scan ) |
| Virus: |
No ( Virus
Scan ) |
| Trojan: |
No ( Trojan
Scan ) |
| Memory
Usage : |
N/A ( Free
Up Memory ) |
| System
Process: |
No |
| Application: |
No |
| Background
Process: |
No |
| Uses
Network: |
No |
| Uses
Internet: |
No |
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