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ms32.exe

Associated Program: SDBOT.BWH Trojan/Worm
Programm Category: Trojan/Worm

What is  ms32.exe

The ms32.exe process is an executable program file that has been reported by many users as a malicious application associated with the SDBOT.BWH program, which is a known family of Trojans and worms. The same reports claimed that the ms32.exe process is disguised as a legitimate 32-bit Windows system process and is capable of automatically initializing during system startup because of certain entries and keys it can create and inject in the Windows System Registry upon its successful placement and activation in the Windows-based system. The ms32.exe process has also been reported by some users to be integrated with functionalities that can search for system vulnerabilities like unprotected TCP/IP network ports and outdated Web browsers, in order to exploit these TCP/IP network ports and use it to initiate contact with remote servers operated by the authors of this malicious program and download more malware items unto the infected system, and hijack the search and homepage settings of the default Web browser.

How can I stop ms32.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. ms32.exe. is used by SDBOT.BWH Trojan/Worm, If you shut down ms32.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop ms32.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is SDBOT.BWH Trojan/Worm, 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 ms32.exe




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

A process usually a part of an installed application such as SDBOT.BWH Trojan/Worm, 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 ms32.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 ms32.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if ms32.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 ms32.exe, belongs to, in this case SDBOT.BWH Trojan/Worm

About Mark Beare

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