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Probably some sort of malware. Think virus.

Update your antivirus software and run a full system scan.

Update whatever anti-spyware applications that you have and run a full
system scan with each one.

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Wes
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Thanks Wesley,

I took the actions you suggested on both Zone Alarm and Spybot 1.4 before I
posted. Neither could tell me much. Any further suggestions?

—weatherguy
 
weatherguy, do a Search for SFX_MPAS.EXE on your machine.

See this...
HOW TO: Search For Hidden Or System Files In Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/302347

When you locate SFX_MPAS.EXE, to see what it might be (probably malware as a
Google Search turns up nothing).

Right click SFX_MPAS.EXE | Properties | Version tab

There should be a description on both General and Version tabs.

This info is part of the file and not all files have real good info.
Especially if it is spyware or a virus. Or whoever put it together was lazy
or secretive.

On the Version tab.

Click a category on the left to display the information on the right.

Other version information
Item Name:
Company
File Version
Internal Name
Language
Original File Name
Product Name
Product Version

Sometimes, if someone was really industrious, there is info under the
Summary tab also.

16-bit programs do not have a Version tab.
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Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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