Can anyone identify this process (.exe) ???

[DaFunkyUnit]

When I open task manager, theres a process in there that is named:

4eab8f9c.exe

I have no idea what that is, nor how to get rid of it, and Google turns up empty.

Anyone have any ideas?

[Cubsfan]

Where's the executable located on your computer? Just do a Start->Search to see where it is. That might give you a clue.

[BigJon]

sounds "virus-ey"

[mechmike0034]

Try this:

http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/ProcessExplorer.html

Maybe it'll tell you a little about it.

Also, if you're running 2K or XP, download Windows Defender.

You can get it from here http://100-downloads.com/download.php?p=32 without going through all the WGA crap.

Note - Defender is an .msi file. Download it to your desktop and then right-click on the file and select "Install" to install it.

Under Tools, go to the Software Explorer (the help file there is pretty good) to investigate / block the process.

[DaFunkyUnit]

Where's the executable located on your computer? Just do a Start->Search to see where it is. That might give you a clue.

ah, sometimes the best solution is the simplest and the most obvious.... found 2 instacnes of it, one in the system32 folder one in the "Documents and Settings" folder. Both shall be deleted, and then registry cleaned.

thanks for your responses! :)

[gwilks98]

It could also be an antivirus file. Some companies like Trend Micro, have a service running as a random file name to prevent virii from closing the AV program. In the event that the program gets stopped, the service will restart your AV software for you.

It's a virus tactic applied to antivirus software.
(Trend's is called watchdog and has a dog icon in Process Explorer)