What is: <span title="C:\Windows\systems32\cm.exe?">C:\Windows\systems32\cm.e...</span>

Question

Something total erased my Norton Internet Security and I found it in my %temp% file. I sent to recycling and restored. I didn't restore it. So I downloaded it again. Now I can't get auto protect to turn on. Is the above code a virus?

Answer 1

its a trojan

Answer 2

oh nonono delete that as fast as you can, that is a virus that monitors your screen and it logs everything you type delete it right away

Answer 3

That is the types of system files which is mainly responsible for maintaining and storing data and information and .exe

is basically responsible for executing any programme related to systems and software.C:\Windows\systems32\cm.exe also protectes from virus.Some  virus firstly affectes .exe file from system, so When it protect then systems and software  already protected.  

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Answer 4

Sounds like a virus.  Most virii name themselves similar to a windows process to avoid being picked up by people as easily, as cmd.exe is the correct windows task name I&#039;d say that cm.exe in system32 folder is a 99% chance it&#039;s a virus.