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How to remove the sp2 virus


Most antivirus programs identify sp2.exe as malware, for example Microsoft identifies it as TrojanSpy:Win32/Bancos, and TrendMicro identifies it as Mal_Banld-5.
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Sp2.exe file information

The process known as 800 x 600 belongs to software Project1 by Olympus (www.olympus.com) (version 400).

Description: sp2.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows 7/XP is 36,864 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/sp2.exe.html 
Sp2.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). File sp2.exe is not a Windows system file. sp2.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 66% dangerous.

Recommended: Identify sp2.exe related errors

External information from Paul Collins:

  • "Microsoft Update Machine" definitely not required. Added by the SPYBOT.FP WORM!

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as sp2.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the sp2.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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