Anyone heard of Aelldm and/or Kseatek services

[Guest]

Both of these services had registry keys set for manual start. Neither were
loading properly, so I set them both to disabled with no impact on Windows
observed yet. In the case of Aelldm, the system couldn't find the specified
file even though it (mspqm.sys = microsoft streaming quality manager proxy)
is in the correct location. In the case of Kseatek, there is no path
specified in the key. Neither key has a description. I suspect these are
untidy remnants of uninstalled software, or maybe something more sinister.
Does anyone know whether they are needed.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

No. They are probably virus/trojan/malware.

Update your antivirus software and run a full system scan.

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[Guest]

Thanks Wesley
I'll give it a go but I do maintin antivirus software with weekly updates
and monthly full scan. I'll crank up the scan options just in case. Will let
you know what happens.
cheers
John

 

[Wesley Vogel]

John,

I did a Google search for both Aelldm and Kseatek. Turned up nothing for
either one. This is usually a good indication that they are not something
that you want.

Update whatever anti spyware apps that you have and scan with them also.

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[Guest]

Wesley,

A full scan of C drive (contains OS and all running programs) and a scan
with Spybot didn't show up anything. A mystery! I have yet to virus scan the
other drives and will do as time permits. While they contain copies of
installers, I don't have any software loaded there. They have been scanned
not that long ago, but I'll re-do for completeness sake.

I run an old copy of McAfee VirusScan v4.5.1, but Network Ass. still provide
updates for it... so it should be able to at least find any errant software I
would have thought.

Looking through the service more closely, there is one other that looks
suspicious. Have you come across "Msproxtegdbu". It doesn't return any Google
hits either. It's currently set to manual start type as well.

Mmm... maybe it's time to reformat C drive

cheers
John

 

[Rock]

Wesley,

A full scan of C drive (contains OS and all running programs) and a scan
with Spybot didn't show up anything. A mystery! I have yet to virus scan the
other drives and will do as time permits. While they contain copies of
installers, I don't have any software loaded there. They have been scanned
not that long ago, but I'll re-do for completeness sake.

I run an old copy of McAfee VirusScan v4.5.1, but Network Ass. still provide
updates for it... so it should be able to at least find any errant software I
would have thought.

Looking through the service more closely, there is one other that looks
suspicious. Have you come across "Msproxtegdbu". It doesn't return any Google
hits either. It's currently set to manual start type as well.

Mmm... maybe it's time to reformat C drive

cheers
John

:

That other service also looks suspicious. All malware scans need to be
done in safe mode. Also try scanning with several of the online
scanning engines. Your version of AV is old. Even though the
definitions are up to date doesn't mean it catches the latest threats.

Non viral malware threats need more than just Spybot. A combination of
programs should be run:

THE PARASITE FIGHT
Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Richard Harper’s Guide to Cleaning Pests
http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm

Online and Downloadable Virus Scanning:

Panda ActiveScan
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm

Bit Defender Online Virus Scan:
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/license.php

Symantec Online Virus and Security Scan:
http://security.symantec.com/ssc/home.asp

TrendMicro:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp

McAfee Online Virus Scan:
http://www.mcafee.com/myapps/mfs/default.asp

RAV AntiVirus - Scan Online
http://www.ravantivirus.com/scan/

F-Secure:
http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml