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walkerstoo
08-02-04, 01:25 PM
Anyone know what these files are?

IPSentry

Downloader K-L

Several of them on my PC

thanks

racraft
08-02-04, 01:59 PM
Google indicates that IPSentry is network monitoring software.
WorldBuilder
08-02-04, 07:29 PM
IPSentry is, in fact a network monitoring software program. If you don't even know what it is, it's PROBABLY ok to go into Add/Remove Programs and remove it. I would only recommend that if this is your personal PC. If it's a work machine or tied into some kind of network that's important, leave it alone and ask the administrative powers that be about it.

The "Downloader" stuff is a trojan horse, probably. Run an updated virus scan. That should take care of it.

Chris

tae
08-02-04, 09:35 PM
look here:http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_126091.htm
for info on the trojan downloader k-l
racraft
08-03-04, 07:40 AM
The McAfee site lists additional information on the Downloader k-l trojan.

http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp?id=description&virus_k=126091

As you have a virus, you should make sure that your antivirus software is installed properly, always running, and automatically updating itself. If you have no anti-virus software (shame on you), then install something now, either pourchased or free.