How to remove the termcaps virus
Most antivirus programs identify termcaps.exe as malware.
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Termcaps.exe file information
The file itself provides very little indication as to its creator. However, here are some useful tips about termcaps.exe.
Description: The file termcaps.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32.
The file size on Windows 7/XP is 14,640 bytes. 
There is no description of the program. File termcaps.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run).
Program listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. The file is not a Windows core file.
termcaps.exe is able to hide itself and monitor applications.
Therefore the technical security rating is 100% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
Recommended: Identify termcaps.exe related errors
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as termcaps.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the termcaps.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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