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host32.exe

Associated Program: N/A
Programm Category: Malware/ Virus

What is  host32.exe

The file host32.exe has been classified as a security risk that is related with potential infection by the lunii trojan. The downloader lunii is identified by Symantec as trojan that attempts to download remote files, terminate adware products, and delete files. It is classified as a low risk security threat, with activities that include the termination of processes like lpt.exe, winad.exe, installer2.exe, bargains.exe and a host of other files that may be related to adware programs. It also deletes files that are considered part of adware programs, such as the files %System%\mouse.exe, %System%\lpt.exe, %System%\ir.exe, and other similar files. Trojan lunii overwrites the Hosts file, and blocks access to certain websites such as allforadult.com, newiframe.biz, aaasexypics.com and other sites that are mostly adult-content related. Although classified as a threat, host32.exe is also identified as the process Service and Controller from Satcomm that can be a legitimate program.

How can I stop host32.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. host32.exe. is used by N/A, If you shut down host32.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop host32.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is N/A, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

Is this a virus or other security concern?

ReviverSoft Security Verdict

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed host32.exe



What is a process and how do they affect my computer?

A process usually a part of an installed application such as N/A, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

Is host32.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

What can I do if host32.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if host32.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that host32.exe, belongs to, in this case N/A

About Mark Beare

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