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How to remove the sysctl virus


Most antivirus programs identify sysctl.exe as malware, for example F-Secure identifies it as Trojan.Generic.4154834, and McAfee identifies it as Generic.dx.
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Sysctl.exe file information

The process contains no information about its author.

Description: The file sysctl.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 404,480 bytes (95% of all occurrences) or 83,022 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/sysctl.exe.html 
The program has no file description. The program is not visible. File sysctl.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. Sysctl.exe is not a Windows system file. sysctl.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications and record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 74% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Recommended: Identify sysctl.exe related errors

External information from Paul Collins:

  • "SysCtl" definitely not required. Added by the AOK TROJAN!

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

Kindersicherung
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kindersicherung2004-2005 usw...Wenn man die nutzt, dann Wichtig die datei
  berry-zzsundownerzz  
Kindersicherung
  Steffen  


Summary: Average user rating of sysctl.exe: based on 2 votes with 3 reviews.
2 users think sysctl.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user doesn't grade sysctl.exe ("not sure about it").


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