Explorer.exe is a process in Windows that handles the running of Windows Explorer and is part of the Windows GUI shell. This is the graphical interface you use when browsing files and folder on your computer and hard drives and should not be terminated as other processes may need it to function. Recommended Solution Scan [...]
Archive for March, 2010
This error message occurs when you attempt to install a new application; it is a generic term that can be caused by several issues. The most common cause of this error is that junk files are cluttering up your computer and you need to free up space on your hard drive. Read this post about [...]
Categories: PC Errors
Internet criminals are getting increasingly clever and are using far more sophisticated methods to steal money from people online than was the case a few years ago. They will infiltrate your system with Trojans, backdoors, spyware, phishing and other methods, all just to get those magical numbers on your credit card so they can drain [...]
Categories: Malware Protection
Spoolsv.exe is a Windows process and is part of the core system and will by default run on start up, but due to internal errors it can cause high CPU usage errors that cause freezing, system halts and slows down computer performance. It is also used by hackers which replace the original Spoolsv.exe with a [...]
Categories: PC Errors
A botnet is a collaboration of several programs working together across several computers to perform certain tasks. The affected computer is often compromised by a Trojan, which then connects to an IRC channel and awaits commands from the user in control of the program on the infected computer. The most common use of a botnet [...]
Categories: Malware Protection
Bearshare is a peer-to-peer file sharing application that claims to allow users from all over the world to share their files. This is a known a spyware program and gets flagged by several antivirus applications and has received complaints from users worldwide. Because it is spyware it is usually not possible to remove it by [...]
Categories: Malware Protection
DLL stands for Dynamic Link Library, and contains various functions used across multiple applications. To troubleshoot a particular problem it might become necessary to unregister a DLL file. Always remember to backup your system before making any kind of modifications to the system. How to Unregister a DLL File Click “Win+R” together to bring up [...]
Categories: Windows Tweaks
