Today I noticed a Com Surrogate in task manager that shows up every so often.
Is this normal? How can I tell if this is a virus?
Would appreciate some help.
Thanks in advance.
Hi:
Same computer as the one here: Question about Com Surrogate ?
If so, the answer then would probably apply now, as well.
Cheers,
MM
dllhost.exe *32?
It loads thumbnails in explorer.
It's safe.
I understand what you guys are saying, but I never noticed a Com Surrogate in the task manager when the computer is not doing anything. I'll just watch the task manager.
Does it uses too much CPU/RAM?
If not,you're fine.
But just for precaution run SFC /SCANNOW and check for malware.
Anyone ever use SpyHunter? I tried it and it shows a virus. But you have to pay for SpyHunter to get rid of the virus. I don't trust SpyHunter, lol.
I ran Spybot, HiJackThis, Malwarebytes, Avira, Fix64, MS-Malicous, Powerliks and none show a virus or whatever.
I can I know that I am safe?
Hi, @McSeven:
In addition to the advice already provided...
Malware can call itself anything and can "patch" many/most legit Windows OS files.
So, name alone really isn't enough to go on to determine what's going on with any particular file or process on your system.
While the behavior you report might be (and likely is) completely normal, there's no way to know for sure without more data (diagnostic logs, etc.)
If you are really worried about this, then you might want to either wait for one of the local malware experts here (e.g. @Jacee) to assist you, or perhaps head over to another reputable computer disinfection forum (e.g. at bleepingcomputer or forums.malwarebytes.org, etc.) for some free, expert, guided help checking the system.
Without that help and some diagnostic info, any discussion or assurances would really be largely speculation.
<just sayin'>
Cheers,
MM
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