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The process belongs to the software .protected or Win AVI HelixSDK by unknown.

Description: File .protected is located in a not identifiable folder. The file size on Windows XP is 0 bytes.
The program has a visible window. There is no description of the program. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). .protected is not a Windows system file. .protected seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 36% dangerous.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as .protected, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the .protected process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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