uknown entry in msconfig.

[Sijis Aviles]

Hi,

I was just checking for viruses today and doing typical
computer cleanup and i noticed an odd entry in my msconfig
utility.

I have this 'new' entry in the startup tab:

Startup Item
-----------
SmWizard

Command
-----------
C:\Windows\system\SmWizard.exe

Location
-----------
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

i've searched google and microsoft but there is no
information on what it is or does.

for concern i disabled it for startup because i wasn't
sure what it's for. I'm wondering does anyone here know
about this entry? It is malicious or should i just ignore
it? I would appreciate any helpful information.

thanks.

sijis

 

[JAX]

Do a Google search for Sm Wizard and see if any of the hits apply to you.

LOL, JAX

 

[Guest]

try running Spybot S&D or Ad-Aware 6

 

[Don]

Have a look here.
http://www.kephyr.com/filedb/index.php?viewtopic=CM-SmWizard

 

[Sijis Aviles]

ahh...
its an audio device (C-Media AC97 Audio Device) file.

i also did check using spybot and it came up with no
problems.

thanks alot...

sijis

 

[Don]

My pleasure, its amazing what you can find out using Google Search.

 

[CS]

Hi,

I was just checking for viruses today and doing typical
computer cleanup and i noticed an odd entry in my msconfig
utility.

I have this 'new' entry in the startup tab:

Startup Item
-----------
SmWizard

Command
-----------
C:\Windows\system\SmWizard.exe

Location
-----------
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

i've searched google and microsoft but there is no
information on what it is or does.

for concern i disabled it for startup because i wasn't
sure what it's for. I'm wondering does anyone here know
about this entry? It is malicious or should i just ignore
it? I would appreciate any helpful information.

thanks.

sijis

Go here for your answer:

http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php?filter=smwizard.exe&count=&type=

It has to do with your sound application or sound card.

 

[Kelly]

In addition:

Clear Disabled Items from Msconfig Startup (Line 148)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm