| Process
File: |
autorun.exe |
| Process
Name: |
Autorun Executable |
| Description: |
autorun.exe is a facility which allows a setup program to be initiated when a CD or DVD is entered into the CD/DVD drive. The author for this process can be many.
Note: autorun.exe is also a process belonging to an unknown spyware. This process monitors your browsing habits and distributes the data back to the author's servers for analysis. This also prompts advertising popups. This program is a registered security risk and should be removed immediately. |
| Recommendation: |
Not a critical component, but see the information above before disabling it. |
| Author: |
Various |
| Part
of: |
CD-ROM Setup Executable |
| 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: |
Yes |
| Background
Process: |
No |
| Uses
Network: |
No |
| Uses
Internet: |
No |
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