English | Deutsch

How to remove shstat error


The free file information forum can help you find out if shstat.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.

Software  Click to Run a Free Scan for shstat.exe related errors


shstat.exe file information

The process On-access scanner statistics or VirusScan tray icon belongs to the software VirusScan Enterprise or McAfee VirusScan Enterprise or shstat.exe or McAfee AntiSpyware Enterprise by Network Associates, Inc (nai.com) or McAfee, Inc (www.mcafee.com).

Description: File shstat.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (typically C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 94,208 bytes (62% of all occurrence), 98,304 bytes, 81,990 bytes, 90,182 bytes, 112,216 bytes, 111,952 bytes, 90,112 bytes, 69,632 bytes.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. The program has a visible window. File shstat.exe is not a Windows core file. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. shstat.exe is able to manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 10% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Recommended: Identify shstat.exe related errors

External information from Paul Collins:

  • "ShStatEXE" must run at start up. From McAfee VirusScan NT 4.x. Handles program communication among VShield components, displays VShield icon. Can be started automatically or available via Start -> Programs

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

Score

User Comments

Rate
when you start your computer with 1.8 GHz CPU and 1 GB RAM the SHSTAT.exe uses round 50% of your cpu for a duration of almost 3 to 5 minutes. And then it stops using more cpu capacity but keep running.It doesn't harm ur computer but makes it run slow at start. U can just disable it if you want. Cus it is not a cretical object.
  Tabish Sunset  
Rate
handles virus and communication error
  Andrew Chilala  
Rate
Anti virus. Network Associates
  Antony Gomez (Manager LRC Cirencester College)  
Rate
VirusScan related
  Georg  
Rate
McAfee Virus Scan background process
  Lee Wilson  
Rate
Related Network Associates Virus Scan
  Scorpio0124   (further information)

Summary: 5 users think shstat.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think shstat.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

Do you have additional information?
What do you know about shstat.exe:
How do you rate it:
Link for more info's:
Your Name:

shstat scanner


image

Security Task Manager shows all running Windows tasks including embedded hidden functions (e.g. keyboard or browser monitoring, autostart entry). A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware, keylogger or a Trojan.

Spyware Doctor detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, malware and tracking threats from your hard disk. Ideal supplement to Security Task Manager.

Registry Booster free scans, cleans, repairs and optimizes your system.

Other processes


shstat.exe [all]