How to remove aports error

The free file information forum can help you find out if aports.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, adware which you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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aports.exe file information

The process Shows all open TCP/IP and UDP ports belongs to the software Active Ports by SmartLine, Inc.

Description: File aports.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The file size on Windows XP is 263680 bytes.
The program has a visible window. The process can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. The file is not a Windows system file. aports.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 4% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as aports.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the aports.exe 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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User Comments

Very handy after cleaning up spyware/malware to check if there's anything left that connects to the outside world. Just got to know how to read the info. Not for the average n00b.
Oink

Aports connects to a backdoor website and sends any information it gathers.
r00tKiT

It is not diferent from the information supplied by common Linux utilities, like netstat and nmap, fundamental for system watch
Marcos Chait (further information)

As an IT tech, I use this proggy whenever I suspect spyware aka malware on a pc. It is certenlainly not spyware! Unless you're a novice user and theres a process running under that name of course...
Werner

It is a Port Monitoring tool - In the Right Hands a TOOL to detect Intrusion. But can also be put to Malicious use. If you didn't install it and Don't know what it is, then I would say it's been put there for Malicious reasons and you should remove it.
George (further information)

It's a utility for scanning open ports. It's not malicious, but unless you intentionally installed it, it might indicate an intrusion.

its a download from cnet that monitors your open ports
wb

active ports monitor, not itself dangerous, but can be abused by malware to stop processes
jonsey

Monitors open TCP/UDP ports on the host
Tom

Summary: 8 users think aports.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 2 users suspect danger.

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