TPTray file in C:\Windows

[raggmopp]

I have been having a lot of trouble with any internet browser either not
loading at all or getting many connection interrupted or reset messages. I
had received a message that TPTray file from Compal Electronic, Inc was
trying to install on my computer and I chose to not let it load. However, in
searching for a solution to my internet problems, I learn others who have
this TPTray file in C:\Windows are also having the same connection problems
that I am. I also have the file in C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\Touch Pad\ and
understand that is a legitimate file, but that it is probably Malware if
there is a file in C:\Windows, which I do have.
How do I remove the unwanted file and is that really what's causing my
internet connection problems? I have Trend Micro Security Pro 2010 currently
updated as well as Webroot Spyware and have never checked for such a folder
to be installed into my system, but apparently it got in anyway.
Thanks for your help.

 

[Chuck]

It looks like the file (at least the original) is part of a Toshiba laptop
configuration, and allows the use of a touch pad and or other laptop related
features.
A common use was to change the way the touch pad functioned on the fly.
Since it was nor uncommon in earlier versions of windows to put such files
in the windows subdirectory, it is not that alarming.
You might (if you are concerned) see if the file is indeed a copy of the
original file, or an older or newer version. It's also possible that there
is a conflict between the "tray" functionality and something else. Indeed,
the file may not be necessary if all you need is basic touchpad
functionality. Many touchpads on laptops function as sort of a mouse without
additional software, although some of the fancy functionality may not work.

Are they identical?
From the DOS box

COMP [data1] [data2] [/D] [/A] [/L] [/N=number] [/C] [/OFF[LINE]]

data1 Specifies location and name(s) of first file(s) to compare.
data2 Specifies location and name(s) of second files to compare.
/D Displays differences in decimal format.
/A Displays differences in ASCII characters.
/L Displays line numbers for differences.
/N=number Compares only the first specified number of lines in each file.
/C Disregards case of ASCII letters when comparing files.
/OFF[LINE] Do not skip files with offline attribute set.

To compare sets of files, use wildcards in data1 and data2 parameters.

 

[raggmopp]

It looks like the file (at least the original) is part of a Toshiba laptop
configuration, and allows the use of a touch pad and or other laptop related
features.
A common use was to change the way the touch pad functioned on the fly.
Since it was nor uncommon in earlier versions of windows to put such files
in the windows subdirectory, it is not that alarming.
You might (if you are concerned) see if the file is indeed a copy of the
original file, or an older or newer version. It's also possible that there
is a conflict between the "tray" functionality and something else. Indeed,
the file may not be necessary if all you need is basic touchpad
functionality. Many touchpads on laptops function as sort of a mouse without
additional software, although some of the fancy functionality may not work.

Are they identical?
From the DOS box

COMP [data1] [data2] [/D] [/A] [/L] [/N=number] [/C] [/OFF[LINE]]

data1 Specifies location and name(s) of first file(s) to compare.
data2 Specifies location and name(s) of second files to compare.
/D Displays differences in decimal format.
/A Displays differences in ASCII characters.
/L Displays line numbers for differences.
/N=number Compares only the first specified number of lines in each file.
/C Disregards case of ASCII letters when comparing files.
/OFF[LINE] Do not skip files with offline attribute set.

To compare sets of files, use wildcards in data1 and data2 parameters.

I have been having a lot of trouble with any internet browser either not
loading at all or getting many connection interrupted or reset messages. I
had received a message that TPTray file from Compal Electronic, Inc was
trying to install on my computer and I chose to not let it load. However,
in
searching for a solution to my internet problems, I learn others who have
this TPTray file in C:\Windows are also having the same connection
problems
that I am. I also have the file in C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\Touch Pad\ and
understand that is a legitimate file, but that it is probably Malware if
there is a file in C:\Windows, which I do have.
How do I remove the unwanted file and is that really what's causing my
internet connection problems? I have Trend Micro Security Pro 2010
currently
updated as well as Webroot Spyware and have never checked for such a
folder
to be installed into my system, but apparently it got in anyway.
Thanks for your help.

Thanks for your help, but you're far too advanced for me as I'm a beginner. I don't know how to do the things you're directing me to do. Please be more specific so I can follow the instructions. Thanks.