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Software => Computer viruses and spyware => Topic started by: zaqualung on July 27, 2005, 07:47:36 AM

Title: hwclock.exe?
Post by: zaqualung on July 27, 2005, 07:47:36 AM

anyone know what hwclock.exe is??

is it a valid microsoft file??

Title: Re: hwclock.exe?
Post by: Raptor on July 27, 2005, 08:10:32 AM

Name:        Hardware Clock Driver (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/HWCLOCK.EXE-7823.html)

hwclock - hwclock.exe - Process Information (http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/hwclock/)

You should install the security tools that I recommended.

Title: Re: hwclock.exe?
Post by: dl65 on July 27, 2005, 12:33:11 PM

zaqualung.......here's what it is .........sounds like you have an infected pc .......

hwclock - hwclock.exe - Process Information
Process File: hwclock or hwclock.exe
Process Name: W32.Hwbot-A Trojan
 
Description:
hwclock.exe is a process which is registered as the W32.Hwbot-A Trojan. This Trojan allows attackers to access your computer, stealing passwords and personal data. It is a registered security risk and should be removed immediately. Please see additional details regarding this process

What O/S do you have installed ?

dl65  ::)