I was doing a 'search' on my winxp pc, and accidentally found this file folder C:\Program Files\MAV and mavinst.exe. i am baffled as to what this file/program could be. Anyone here..any ideas? Thanks for all your help.
chukeej 0 Newbie Poster
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Jump to PostRightClick mavinst.exe and check the properties for ID info.
Due to the location of the file/folder, this is likely a component of a rogue anti-spy app.
Jump to PostMany thanks for replies. How do I upload mavinst.exe (found in C:\Program Files\mavinst.exe) to virusscan.jotti.org to be scanned?
Just go to Jotti or virustotal and …
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lolafuertes 145 Master Poster
Find info here
Usually this is located under %WINDIR%\System32 folder. If found elsewhere, then probably is a virus.
I'll suggest to run a full disc scan booting from a clean OS.
Hope this helps
PhilliePhan 171 Central Scrutinizer Team Colleague
RightClick mavinst.exe and check the properties for ID info.
Due to the location of the file/folder, this is likely a component of a rogue anti-spy app.
You ought to upload mavinst.exe to http://virusscan.jotti.org/en for analysis and post back with the results.
Cheers :)
PP
chukeej 0 Newbie Poster
Many thanks for replies. How do I upload mavinst.exe (found in C:\Program Files\mavinst.exe) to virusscan.jotti.org to be scanned?
PhilliePhan 171 Central Scrutinizer Team Colleague
Many thanks for replies. How do I upload mavinst.exe (found in C:\Program Files\mavinst.exe) to virusscan.jotti.org to be scanned?
Just go to Jotti or virustotal and click the browse button to navigate to the file and then click submit.
PP:)
chukeej 0 Newbie Poster
RightClick mavinst.exe and check the properties for ID info.
Due to the location of the file/folder, this is likely a component of a rogue anti-spy app.You ought to upload mavinst.exe to http://virusscan.jotti.org/en for analysis and post back with the results.
Cheers :)
PP
PP: Many thanks for your reply. Its been several weeks since I submitted the file to virusscan.jotti.org and never did get an answer. I did a scan with Malwarebytes/SuperAntispyware/and Avira and no virus was detected so I am hoping this means that the file is legitimate.
PhilliePhan 171 Central Scrutinizer Team Colleague
PP: Many thanks for your reply. Its been several weeks since I submitted the file to virusscan.jotti.org and never did get an answer. I did a scan with Malwarebytes/SuperAntispyware/and Avira and no virus was detected so I am hoping this means that the file is legitimate.
The results from Jotti and Virustotal are pretty much immediate unless there is a long queue of uploaded files waiting to be scanned. Both sites tell you where you are in line - usually there is no line and your file will begin being scanned as soon as the upload is finished.
The process takes only a minute or so.
Cheers :)
PP
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