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PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 6:00 pm    Post subject: symwsc.exe
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I just updated my AVG Free then restarted my computer. I now have a file with the name "symwsc.exe" running in the background. I have never seen this running on my comp before. Was this part of the update or do I have a virus?
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 6:08 pm    Post subject:
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It is part of Symantec Anti-Virus (or Norton as it is also known):

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PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 6:16 pm    Post subject:
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What would cause it to run when I restarted my computer? I used Norton until late 04 but thought I had it all off my computer.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 6:25 pm    Post subject:
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It is probably a remnant. There really isn't any way for me to tell why it should just appear now, but removing all Norton traces can be a mess at times. I have to assume that there are still Norton bits and pieces on your system. You should be able to stop this one from running by using msconfig.


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