desktop.exe - desktop process information

Process name: Backdoor.SdBot.md Trojan


Windows errors related to desktop.exe?


desktop.exe is a process which belongs to the Backdoor.SdBot.md Trojan and the FFIsearch Spyware. The Sdbot Trojan is installed on your computer without your knowledge and will spread via network shares, and allows attackers to remote control your computer. The FFIsearch Spyware on the other hand (stored in the %systemroot%\isrvs\ directory) is installed on your computer and will monitor your browsing habits and send information back to it's servers. Both are known security risks and should be removed immediately.




Recommendation

DISABLE AND REMOVE desktop.exe IMMEDIATELY. This process is most likely an adware or spyware. It is highly recommended that you run a FREE performance scan to automatically optimize memory, CPU and Internet settings.


Determining whether desktop.exe is a virus or a legitimate Windows process depends on the directory location it executes or runs from. Click here to scan your PC including desktop.exe to detect any security threat.





Removal and security


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Security risk 0-5:

2


Spyware:

Yes (Free spyware scan)


Virus:

Yes (Remove desktop.exe)


Trojan:

Yes (Remove desktop.exe)




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General information


Author:

Unknown


Part of:


Memory usage:

N/A (Free up memory)


Common desktop.exe errors:

N/A (Repair)

System process:

No


Uses network:

Yes


Background:

Yes


Hardware related:

No





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