*32 by some programs in Task Manager

[silverwolf73]

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?

 

[Petey7]

They've always been there. It isn't dues to any new update. Yes, those are 32 bit programs, as you correctly guessed.

 

[richc46]

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

 

[silverwolf73]

I guess I just never noticed them before.

Thanks. I already have MBAM and will run it tonight for my weekly scan.

 

[DeaconFrost]

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.

 

[bigg123]

32 bit programs.