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nc.exe file information

The process belongs to the software nc.exe by unknown.

Description: nc.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 86016 bytes (75% of all occurrence), 34816 bytes, 59392 bytes.
There is no information about the maker of the file. The program has no visible window. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. It is not a Windows system file. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 96% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If nc.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\ then the security rating is 76% dangerous. File size is 28160 bytes (33% of all occurrence), 59392 bytes, 61440 bytes. There is no file information. The program has no visible window. nc.exe is not a Windows core file. The application uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet.

If nc.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 74% dangerous. File size is 59392 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 61440 bytes. There is no file information. The program is not visible. The file is not a Windows system file. Program listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet.

If nc.exe is located in C:\ then the security rating is 74% dangerous. File size is 28160 bytes.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as nc.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the nc.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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If this is netcat then it can be miss used to give a command prompt to an someone which would allow them to take full control of your machine.
  Dan  
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netcapture - TCP/IP Utility for Port handling - uberkarr is right - Dangerous when miss used - can be use as backdoor- use as proxy or to attack other systems
  Deval Parikh  
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NetCat, allows access to the command line over the internet when run.
  Chris   (further information)
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Das ist (möglicherweise) die Startdatei des bekannten alten Norton Commanders (Letzte Version 2.01).
  KingOfCheese  
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If you didn't install it, It's dangerous!
  BiteMe  
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This can be very dangerous if misused -it can act as a backdoor to your system
  uberkarr  
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The No Cheat 2004 executable. Not dangerous at all. Runs itself at the windows starting...
  Shio   (further information)

Summary: 4 users think nc.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 1 user suspect danger. 4 users think nc.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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