msupdate

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i can't load any software on my computer, when i try to a
message appears saying the msupdate.exe is having
problems. can anyone help me.
 
i can't load any software on my computer, when i try to a
message appears saying the msupdate.exe is having
problems. can anyone help me.
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Although it sounds legitimate, "msupdate.exe" is not a Windows file. It is
one of those nasty things that uses a familiar sounding name to trick the
user into thinking everything is okay. This is done on purpose to hopefully
delay discovery and removal.

Links to info about two slightly different worms that are known to use
"msupdate" as a name:

http://www.sophos.com/virusinfo/analyses/w32argdoora.html
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.protoride.worm.html

After removing the worm and repairing any damage it's done - you may find
out that your current problems (not being able to install software) has
disappeared.

If you think your AV program may be affected or don't have one, try one of
the online scanners. Here are links to just a few. Symantec and McAfee
offer this service at their sites too:

http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
http://www3.ca.com/virusinfo/virusscan.aspx
 
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