*32 by some programs in Task Manager


  1. silverwolf73
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    *32 by some programs in Task Manager


    I saw this for the first time today. At first I panicked and thought I had a virus, but now I figure this is probably due to that recent massive security upgrade MS sent out on Wednesday. Some of my programs have a *32 just to the right of them. I'm going to guess that it's to distinguish 32-bit programs.

    Am I right, close, or completely off the mark?
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  3. Petey7
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    They've always been there. It isn't dues to any new update. Yes, those are 32 bit programs, as you correctly guessed.
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  4. richc46
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    Not the question you asked, but since you are concered about virus, this would be a great time to download malwarebytes and run a scan. Do the same with your antivirus.
    http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
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  6. silverwolf73
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    I guess I just never noticed them before.

    Thanks. I already have MBAM and will run it tonight for my weekly scan.
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  7. DeaconFrost
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    silverwolf73 said:
    I'm going to guess that it's to distinguish 32-bit programs.
    That would be a correct guess. All Windows x64 OSes have done this, for the very reason you guessed.
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  8. bigg123
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    32 bit programs.
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