"silent" - what is it?

Discussion in 'malware problems & news' started by Gullible Jones, Jul 2, 2009.

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  1. Gullible Jones

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    I just replaced CCleaner with IOBit Advanced System Care Free, and the security analyzer found something interesting... A startup entry called, simply, "silent" (not "silent.exe" just "silent"). It's not in IOBit's online database, but then, a lot of things aren't. Anyone know what the heck it is?
     
    Gullible Jones, Jul 2, 2009
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  2. Cudni

    Cudni Global Moderator

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    What is the location of it? Use MS AutoRuns if the other software is not revealing where
     
    Cudni, Jul 3, 2009
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    Not sure... However, it is gone now that I've gotten rid of Threatfire and PCTools Firewall. Looks like it might have been part of one of those.:cautious:
     
    Gullible Jones, Jul 3, 2009
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  4. Joeythedude

    Joeythedude Registered Member

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    I have TF and its clearly marked as that in autotuns.
    I'd guess the PC firewall should be clear as well ?

    don't know really , if its gone that ok i guess :)
     
    Joeythedude, Jul 17, 2009
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