Virus or System file?

[Guest]

There is a system file that freezes my computer every time I run virus scan
software. It gets to this file and my computer crashes. The file name is
smdat32a.sys. Is this a valid system file or is it a virus? What should I do
about it?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Adware.Topsearch
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/adware.topsearch.html

Your PC is probably now infected with viruses/spyware/malware.

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

Download Ad-aware SE and scan your PC for the presence of sp­yware:
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Symantec Security Check
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=YVXRORVWHFHMFNZMBBX

Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...a2-6a57-4c57-a8bd-dbf62eda9671&displaylang=en

Antivirus software: Frequently asked questions
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/antivirus.mspx

Install Avast! antivirus program (FREE)
http://www.avast.com/eng/down_home.html

3 Simple Steps to Help Ensure the Protection of Your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/athom­e/security/protect/default.msp­x

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

Utilize the following maintenance programs, at least monthly,
to maintain the optimum performance of Windows XP:

Description of the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310312&Product=winxp

How to Perform Disk Error Checking in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315265&Product=winxp

HOW TO: Analyze and Defragment a Disk in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305781&Product=winxp

3 Simple Steps to Help Ensure the Protection of Your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/athom­e/security/protect/default.msp­x

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Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
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| There is a system file that freezes my computer every time I run virus scan
| software. It gets to this file and my computer crashes. The file name is
| smdat32a.sys. Is this a valid system file or is it a virus? What should I do
| about it?

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Not a system file.

It looks like smdat32a.sys is part of Twain-Tech.

eTrust Spyware Encyclopedia - Twain-Tech
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/pest/pest.aspx?id=453078844

Twain-Tech Removal
http://www.iamnotageek.com/a/343-p1.php


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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[NoStop]

From his spyware and virus infected Windoze box, Carey Frisch [MVP] had
this to say:

Your PC is probably now infected with viruses/spyware/malware.

I guess I should finish Carey's statement ... do to the fact you're running
that wonderful eXPerience operating system ... that he's so proud of.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

From his spyware/malware/virus infected Linux box, "NoStop" had
this to say: NULL - nothing to contribute except to TROLL and publicize
is inability to help users seeking professional assistance.

 

[NoStop]

From his spyware and virus infected Windoze box, Carey Frisch [MVP] had
this to say:

From his spyware/malware/virus infected Linux box, "NoStop" had
this to say:

Sorry to burst your bubble there Carey, but Linux doesn't get spyware,
malware or viruses. It's just not part of the Linux eXPerience.

NULL - nothing to contribute except to TROLL and publicize
is inability to help users seeking professional assistance.

I help those I chose to help around here. That usually means helping those
who have NOT been helped by the likes of you and some of your buddies. As
for "professional assistance" ... the last place anyone will find that is
from YOU. Unless of course getting links to articles on MickeyMouse's
website is your idea of "professional assistance".

 

[NoNoBadDog!]

From his spyware and virus infected Windoze box, Carey Frisch [MVP] had
this to say:


Sorry to burst your bubble there Carey, but Linux doesn't get spyware,
malware or viruses. It's just not part of the Linux eXPerience

Don't know what planet you are from, but on the planet we call Earth, Linux
is also a target of
worms, viruses and malware, although not to the degree that Windows is.

You need to stop spreading the lie that Linux is impervious to viruses.
It's not.

Bobby

 

[NoStop]

From his spyware and virus infected Windoze box, NoNoBadDog! had this to
say:

Don't know what planet you are from, but on the planet we call Earth,
Linux is also a target of
worms, viruses and malware, although not to the degree that Windows is.

Sorry you've just got it wrong.

You need to stop spreading the lie that Linux is impervious to viruses.
It's not.

But it is. I've never heard of a Linux computer infected by a virus. Sorry
to burst your misinformed bubble.

 

[NoNoBadDog!]

From his spyware and virus infected Windoze box, NoNoBadDog! had this to
say:

Sorry you've just got it wrong.

But it is. I've never heard of a Linux computer infected by a virus. Sorry
to burst your misinformed bubble.

Another idiot joins my killfile.

My God, are they actively breeding such idiots these days?

For the rest of you who have a functioning brain and want to do some reading
on the matter:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/10/06/linux_vs_windows_viruses/

http://antivirus.about.com/od/linuxunixviruses/

NoStop is a brain-dead idiot that wouldn't know a correct answer if he
tripped over one.



Bobby

 

[Winux P]

http://www.scanspyware.net/info/TwainTech-Twain-Tech.htm should be more
helpful than sCarey Freak's rant. It appears it's neither viral nor system.

Bravo, every link except for a basic google search one sCarey? Seems the
OP's post is beyond the issue of your mental capacity.

-Winux P.

 

[HeyBub]

From his spyware and virus infected Windoze box, Carey Frisch [MVP]
had this to say:


Sorry to burst your bubble there Carey, but Linux doesn't get spyware,
malware or viruses. It's just not part of the Linux eXPerience.

Neither does a roller-skate, most cantelopes, a fish named Wanda, or a
Norden bomb-sight. So what?

I help those I chose to help around here. That usually means helping
those who have NOT been helped by the likes of you and some of your
buddies. As for "professional assistance" ... the last place anyone
will find that is from YOU. Unless of course getting links to
articles on MickeyMouse's website is your idea of "professional
assistance".

Believe me, it is NOT helpful to recommend Linux.

 

[Alias]

If Linux isn't prone to viruses, how come anti virus programs are made for
Linux?

Besides, XP is pretty groovy if you ask me.

Alias

 

[Gordon]

If Linux isn't prone to viruses, how come anti virus programs are made for
Linux?

I think you'll find the vast majority are aimed at Linux servers, in order
to stop Windows viruses from spreading to Windows machines attached to Linux
servers.

 

[NoStop]

From his spyware and virus infected Windoze box, NoNoBadDog! had this to
say:

Another idiot joins my killfile.

My God, are they actively breeding such idiots these days?

By your post it certainly looks like it.

For the rest of you who have a functioning brain and want to do some
reading on the matter:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/10/06/linux_vs_windows_viruses/

I suggest you re-read this article. I stated that I haven't heard of any
Linux user that actually has been infected by a virus. The article you
refer to concludes with ...

"To mess up a Linux box, you need to work at it; to mess up your Windows
box, you just need to work on it."

It is near impossible to get a virus when running Linux unless one really
wants one. There have been a half dozen or so viruses reported for Linux in
TEST LABS. I still challenge you to tell me who you know that is running
Linux that has ever been infected by a virus. I know you can't, because as
far as the Linux community is concerned, it just hasn't happened. Read some
of the Linux newsgroups and find a posting by a Linux user who has been
infected by a virus in the last year. You won't find it because it doesn't
happen. Compare it to this newsgroup you're reading now. How many postings
can you find related to viruses, spyware, trojans and other malware
infecting Windoze XP?

http://antivirus.about.com/od/linuxunixviruses/

NoStop is a brain-dead idiot that wouldn't know a correct answer if he
tripped over one.

Well, I guess I'll end now. Since I'm in your killfile, you won't be reading
this. But for others that might ... I'm right and numbnuts NoNoBadDog! is
clueless when it comes to Linux. The proof of the pudding is in the eating.

 

[NoStop]

From his spyware and virus infected Windoze box, Alias had this to say:

If Linux isn't prone to viruses, how come anti virus programs are made for
Linux?

To protect Windoze machines that are connected to things like a Linux mail
servers.

Besides, XP is pretty groovy if you ask me.

That's nice. Enjoy.

 

[Alias]

From his spyware and virus infected Windoze box, Alias had this to say:

To protect Windoze machines that are connected to things like a Linux mail
servers.

Um, you misunderstood. How come anti virus programs are made for Linux based
machines like yours. Get it now?

That's nice. Enjoy.

I am and -- gasp -- I have never had a virus, trojan or malware invade my XP
so your cute little intro is, well, a baldfaced, uninformed lie.

Alias

 

[Jone Doe]

To get back to the original question, which was "Is it a valid system file
or a virus?"

Results 1 - 10 of about 1,120 for smdat32a.sys. (0.33 seconds)

I'm sure one of those 1,120 hits will help you. Google is your friend. And
should be the FIRST place you look.

 

[Incognitus]

Um, you misunderstood. How come anti virus programs are made for Linux
based machines like yours. Get it now?


I am and -- gasp -- I have never had a virus, trojan or malware invade my
XP so your cute little intro is, well, a baldfaced, uninformed lie.

I use both Windows and Linux, I've not seen any of those you mentioned in
over 10 years. IIRC,it was the NYB virus on a floppy.

 

[NoStop]

From his spyware and virus infected Windoze box, Alias had this to say:

Um, you misunderstood. How come anti virus programs are made for Linux
based machines like yours. Get it now?

Gawd, you are dumber than a door knob sometimes! I already told you why
there are anti-virus programs that run on Linux. They aren't there to
protect Linux systems, but to protect Windoze boxes that are on Linux
networks and connected to Linux servers, like Linux mail servers that
handle email for Windoze boxes.

There are NO viruses in the wild that can bring down a properly configured
Linux OS, hence no anti-virus software needed to protect Linux boxes.

 

[Peter Foldes]

No. Just about the same if not more than MS. Go and see all the links within that link and count them up. How many?

You tell me

http://www.frsirt.com/english/linux-advisories/2

--
Peter

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