How to remove netmon error

netmon.exe file information

The process Netmon belongs to the software Netmon or Netmon.exe or Network Monitor or DVD Solution or PictureProject or UnInstall Envy24 Family Audio by Smart System,Inc or DreamT00lz.

Description: netmon.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 94208 bytes (99% of all occurrence), 151904 bytes.
There is no information about the maker of the file. The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 55% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

If netmon.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 100% dangerous. File size is 569344 bytes. The program has a visible window. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. Some people think it is dangerous. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The application listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. It is not a Windows core file. netmon.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself, monitor applications.

If netmon.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 90% dangerous. File size is 19846 bytes. There is no information about the maker of the file. The program is not visible. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. File netmon.exe is not a Windows system file. The program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. netmon.exe seems to be a compressed file.

External information from Paul Collins:

• "NetMon" definitely not required. Added by the MIMAIL.M WORM!

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

Links: netmon.exe, netmon.exe

netmon.exe is a process which is registered mass-mailing worm. This virus is distributed via the Internet through e-mail and comes in the form of an e-mail message, in the hopes that you open its hostile attachment. The worm has it's own SMTP mailing engine which means it gathers E-mails from your local computer and re-distributes itself. In worst cases this worm can allow attackers to access your computer, stealing passwords and personal data. This process is a security risk and should be removed from your system.
  christi  

it is a virus and it is very dangerous
  Hay  

Standard MS admin tool for packet sniffing
  Patrick  

Pings a web address of your choosing indefinately
  Ezric   (further information)

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