taskmon.exe - taskmon process information

Process name: Windows 98/ME Operating System Component


Windows errors related to taskmon.exe?


taskmon.exe is a process which belongs to the Windows 98/ME Operating System. This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.

Note: taskmon.exe is a process which is registered as a trojan. This Trojan allows attackers to access your computer from remote locations, stealing passwords, Internet banking and personal data. This process is a security risk and should be removed from your system.

Determining whether taskmon.exe is a virus or a legitimate Windows process depends on the directory location it executes or runs from.




Recommendation

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


Determining whether taskmon.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 taskmon.exe to detect any security threat.





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Security risk 0-5:

4


Spyware:

No (Free spyware scan)


Virus:

Yes (Remove taskmon.exe)


Trojan:

Yes (Remove taskmon.exe)




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General information


Author:

Microsoft


Part of:


Memory usage:

N/A (Free up memory)


Common taskmon.exe errors:

N/A (Repair)

System process:

No


Uses network:

Yes


Background:

Yes


Hardware related:

No





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