WINPOL

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There is a programme ' winpol.exe' attempting to run on my computer. It is
apparently unknown. Does anyone know what it is and whether I should remove
it.
If it should be removed -- how?

Thank you in advance
 
Julsie said:
There is a programme ' winpol.exe' attempting to run on my computer. It is
apparently unknown. Does anyone know what it is and whether I should
remove
it.
If it should be removed -- how?

Thank you in advance
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Do a thorough check for malware, following all of the steps at one of these
Web pages.
Help with malware:
All MS-MVP Sites.
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/darnit.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

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

So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
For quite a few people it's by installing Messenger Plus, whose ads for
malware don't identify the malware as such and try to convince you that you
owe it to the author. See also:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971
Don't ever do a "default" install of anything. Always choose Custom and see
what else is being carried along. Don't install any extras you're not sure
of.
 
Thanks
of all the antispyware programs i have [and i have quite a few] Counterspy
was the only one to find and remove winopol.exe
 
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