qjntxv.exe

[Guest]

Hi,
I found a strange executable in the XP start up directory. The file name is
qjntxv.exe and is described as Windows Update Machine. I searched everywhere
for a description or explanation about this file but couldn’t find anything.
Is there anyone who has more info about this file?
Thanks in advance!

 

[Marcin Domaslawski]

Hi

It looks like an trojan file with random generated filename. Check if it is
in autostart by: msconfig (Sturtup tab) - if is - it's an evil for 99%.
Check it by http://www.virustotal.com maybe some virus scanner will know it.

Marcin Domaslawski

 

[PA Bear]

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for expert
analysis, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.

 

[Gerry]

Dirk

Almost certainly malware.
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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Stourport, England
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