shmgrate.exe – Here is the scoop on gaster trojan as it pertains to computer network security. The big question: what is shmgrate.exe and is it spyware, a trojan and if so, how do I get rid of gaster trojan?
shmgrate.exe (gaster trojan) – Details
Finding a program with the name shmgrate.exe running on your pc is usually a sign that your computer has potentially been infected with a trojan known as ‘gaster’.
shmgrate.exe is considered to be a security risk, not only because antivirus programs flag gaster trojan as a trojan, but also because other sites consider it a Trojan as well.
gaster trojan is likely a Trojan and as such, presents a serious vulnerability which should be fixed immediately! Delaying further investigation of shmgrate.exe may cause serious harm to your system and will likely cause a number of problems, loss of data, loss of control or leaking private information.
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SHMGRATE.EXE – Disclaimer
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I am running Windows XP Pro SP3, My problem is this, I have two instances of shmgrate. exe running on my computer, they are located at C:\windows\system32\shmgrate.exe. I have run different antimalware and antivirus programs and nothing picks it out as being bad, yet I read that it should not be installed at this location. Would appreciate any help!
Thanks Warren