How to remove the mstsdsc virus
Most antivirus programs identify mstsdsc.exe as malware, e.g. Microsoft identifies it as Backdoor:Win32/Hupigon.CN, and TrendMicro identifies it as TROJ_PROXY.SMX or TROJ_CIMUZ.GU.
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Mstsdsc.exe file information
The process known as Microsoft® Tds Manager appears to be part of software MTDS Microsoft Windows by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com).
Description: mstsdsc.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32.
Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 176,128 bytes (54% of all occurrences), 91,136 bytes and 4 more variants.
The program is not visible. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. Mstsdsc.exe is not a Windows system file. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run).
It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. The process uses ports to connect to a LAN or the Internet.
mstsdsc.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications and manipulate other programs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 92% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
Recommended: Identify mstsdsc.exe related errors
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as mstsdsc.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the mstsdsc.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
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