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How to remove an rcHost error


The free file information forum can help you determine if rcHost.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, or adware that you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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RcHost.exe file information

The process known as Unicenter Remote Control Host belongs to software Unicenter Remote Control by Computer Associates International (www.ca.com).

Description: rcHost.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 155,749 bytes (33% of all occurrences), 151,666 bytes or 151,653 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/rchost.exe.html 
Program uses ports to connect to a LAN or the Internet. File rcHost.exe is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. rcHost.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 47% dangerous.
If you still experience problems with rcHost.exe, you can uninstall CA Unicenter DSM Agent + software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista).

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External information from Paul Collins:

  • ".norton" definitely not required. Added by a variant of the BOXED-A TROJAN!

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as rcHost.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the rcHost.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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