backweb.exe – Here is the scoop on Activsurf as it pertains to computer network security. The big question: what is backweb.exe and is it spyware, a trojan and if so, how do I get rid of Activsurf?
backweb.exe (Activsurf) – Details
The backweb.exe process waits in the background until it can make a successful internet connection.
When it detects a connection it will attempt to download and install any updates that are available for your system.
If this process causes problems for your system terminate the process.
Recently, we received a communication from an employee representing BackWeb Technologies (backweb.exe) / Activsurf who asked us to issue the correction below.
Although the communication never mentions Backweb.exe or Activsurf, we have included the filename in parenthesis
to draw attention to the file being discussed (backweb.exe).
We have included that email below, but have changed the name of the employee
to protect privacy.
It has come to our attention that you have outdated and/or inaccurate information about the BackWeb product
(I believe they are talking about backweb.exe as they point to our page about the file and Activesurf) on your Web site. https://www.auditmypc.com/backweb.asp
We request that you correct that information with updated information. Below is updated information and a link to
our Web site that addresses this issue.
— Description for posting to your site (Backweb) —
BackWeb’s communication software is used by large companies worldwide to enable existing applications to provide
better customer service or productivity for their customers and employees. The BackWeb software is not spyware.
Most major anti-spyware programs now designate BackWeb as a legitimate software product used by reputable companies.
For more information, please go to http://www.backweb.com/nospyware.
— end —
You can read more information at the URL mentioned above. You can also arrange an in-person discussion with an
expert at BackWeb to discuss this further before updating your web site. To do so, please contact me and I will
arrange it. For several years, some inaccurate information about BackWeb (backweb.exe?) has circulated on the web
and the company is actively contacting many organizations and web sites to correct those inaccuracies (backweb.exe?).
We would be happy to discuss our company and product with you in person.
I appreciate your attention to this matter. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
We have not yet tested the latest product dealing with backweb.exe / Activsurf and until then, we have posted this updated information.
BACKWEB.EXE – Disclaimer
Every attempt has been made to provide you with the correct information for backweb.exe or ACTIVSURF. Many spyware / malware programs use filenames of usual, non-malware programs. If we have included information about backweb.exe that is inaccurate, we would greatly appreciate your help by leaving a comment with the correct information below and we’ll do our best to correct it.
You should verify the accuracy of information we provided about backweb.exe.
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