defscangui.exe – Here is the scoop on Stop sign as it pertains to computer network security. The big question: what is defscangui.exe and is it spyware, a trojan and if so, how do I get rid of Stop sign?
defscangui.exe (Stop sign) – Details
The defscangui.exe process will attempt to detect and remove spyware, viruses and other malware from your computer; however if you search on Google for defscangui.exe, you’ll see a number of sites that claim it (or related files) will install its own spyware program. The filename Defscangui.exe is used by eAcceleration. Privacy policy is located here: http://www.eacceleration.com/privacy/
There is also good information located at CNET and search for stop-sign to see what other others are saying.
eAcceleration insists that their product does not contain spyware. CNET forums contain a post by eAcceleration stating:
‘eAcceleration has worked hard in the past year+ to resolve past issues and regain its reputation.’
We do not consider Defscangui.exe by eAcceleration to be a security risk. However;
That does not mean that defscangui.exe is not spyware! Unscrupulous individuals or even competitors have been known to craft a virus with the filename of a known program in the hopes that users will switch to their product.
If you are not sure about defscangui.exe and feel it’s associated with a product, such as Stop Sign, you may want to consider uninstalling that product (after performing a good back up) and then see if the file still exists. After removing the defscangui, try downloading the latest version of the product and reinstall to verify the file is or is not associated with the product.
Microsoft Antispyware is a free product that was recently released and does an excellent job at detecting spyware, adware and more!
The Process Server database currently registers defscangui.exe to eAcceleration.
You should visit our free spyware removal page to make sure your system does not have other programs like defscangui.exe.
* It appears that eAcceleration has a difficult task before them. Defscanhui.exe is located in just about every spyware database on the internet and disassociating defcanhui from being a ‘security risk’ will not be easy.
defscangui.exe – Disclaimer
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