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The process VNC server for Win or System or mIRC or AntiVirus 2007 Pro belongs to the software UltraVNC or system.exe or Microsoft® Windows® Operating System or Windows NETS or System.exe" or stub or mIRC or Windows System Service or Anvivirus Application or Hav_online or scvhost by UltraVNC or system or Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com) or mIRC Co. Ltd (www.mirc.com).

Description: System.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 10752 bytes (40% of all occurrence), 10753 bytes, 17408 bytes, 159744 bytes, 11264 bytes, 12288 bytes, 12800 bytes, 16548 bytes, 15584 bytes, 15854 bytes, 11016 bytes, 1486067 bytes, 16799 bytes, 11776 bytes, 19098 bytes, 27648 bytes, 340992 bytes, 157696 bytes.
There is no file information. The file is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. File System.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The program is a hidden stealth process. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. System.exe is able to record inputs, manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 92% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

If System.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 80% dangerous. File size is 226730 bytes (13% of all occurrence), 180736 bytes, 227796 bytes, 180224 bytes, 397312 bytes, 63709 bytes, 114688 bytes, 158044 bytes, 1428480 bytes, 19968 bytes, 75264 bytes, 218112 bytes, 58888 bytes, 119808 bytes, 19456 bytes, 226260 bytes, 57099 bytes, 9216 bytes, 156672 bytes, 1390674 bytes, 1408000 bytes, 88064 bytes, 526336 bytes, 30208 bytes, 103424 bytes, 336896 bytes, 54784 bytes, 48640 bytes, 108542 bytes, 62168 bytes, 166495 bytes, 48128 bytes, 92160 bytes, 434176 bytes. The program has no file description. System.exe is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell). The program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. System.exe is able to monitor applications, hide itself, record inputs.

If System.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 84% dangerous. File size is 1930240 bytes (77% of all occurrence), 2073600 bytes, 1789952 bytes, 1790976 bytes, 59356 bytes, 59608 bytes. It is a file without information about the maker of this file. The program has no visible window. System.exe is not a Windows system file. File System.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. System.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications.

If System.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32\drivers then the security rating is 84% dangerous. File size is 1020416 bytes (28% of all occurrence), 459264 bytes, 712400 bytes, 335872 bytes, 445353 bytes.

If System.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 64% dangerous. File size is 294912 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 290816 bytes, 307200 bytes, 280202 bytes, 851968 bytes.

If System.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 39% dangerous. File size is 7680 bytes (70% of all occurrence), 16896 bytes, 155476 bytes.

If System.exe is located in C:\ then the security rating is 66% dangerous. File size is 82944 bytes (80% of all occurrence), 2048 bytes.

If System.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers then the security rating is 65% dangerous. File size is 2541056 bytes (25% of all occurrence), 231424 bytes, 24064 bytes, 12217 bytes.

If System.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 81% dangerous. File size is 45056 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 414720 bytes, 274432 bytes.

If System.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\ then the security rating is 74% dangerous. File size is 784384 bytes.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

  • "system manager" definitely not required.
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  • "Control Panel" definitely not required. Added by the DANI TROJAN!
  • "Microsoft IPC" definitely not required. Added by the NULLBOT TROJAN!
  • "PrintSpoolSv" definitely not required. Added by the BDOOR-S TROJAN!
  • "ssgrate.exe" definitely not required. Added by the MITGLIEDER.C TROJAN!
  • "SysProtect" definitely not required. Added by the NETSPY TROJAN!
  • "System" definitely not required. Added by various WORMS and TROJANS!
  • "System Update2" definitely not required. Added by the AUTOTROJ-C TROJAN!
  • "System32" definitely not required. Added by the BUSHTRO122 TROJAN!
  • "Win_api_driver" definitely not required. Added by the REVIRD TROJAN!

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

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I have a System (no .exe) using 220k in task manager but no System.exe anywhere on HDD... ?
  j.  
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Some kind of keylogger, continually tries connecting to blackhat.co.il
  aqsdfg  
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its not a virus, though it could be used as a trojan. It is a network program we use at school to mess with other kids, it allows you to connect to other computers and view what they are doing and even take over their computer. its not exactly 100% dangerous, but if you notice strange mouse movements check your computer for VNC. this program is similar to LogMeIn (www.logmein.com)
  Tw34k   (further information)
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I'm running xp home, and had problems with running Task Mananger. I was also unable to switch of or restart the PC without pushing te on/off-button.
  Zaennong  
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dissables task manager in xp home too
  sert  
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I've got it on my root of boot drive C:\system.exe, system.hta, I'll decode it, where when why...
  Aratrak  
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Tries to connect to the internet and keeps your cpu usage constantly at 100%
  koyoda  
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This is the first time System has shown up as a process in my task manager. Don't trust it.
  Zephyr  
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This is the spyware key/screen-logger LanAgent. Delete it immediatelly! The intalles is "user.exe" file, which can be start with "/i" option to intall and "/u" to uninstall agent service
  Alexandr   (further information)
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Disables the task manager in WinXP Pro
  Gavin  
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Summary: 4 users think System.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 6 users suspect danger. 17 users think System.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 3 users doesn't grade System.exe ("not sure about it").

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