regscan.exe - Is regscan.exe spyware, adware, or a virus?

what is regscan.exe?
Purpose of regscan.exe:



Process or task name:

Be sure to always double check your spelling if you are concerned about spyware, as often spyware will use a very similiar spelling of system processes or other common tasks. regscan.exe

File type:
Exe program - Files with an extension of "exe" are executable programs.

Purpose of this file:
Regscan.exe is a file that was most likely installed by you. Always double check disk and folder locations for the file, and the name of the file, as virus and spyware writers are always trying to fool you by moving the virus file to a different location or using a similiar name for the virus. Regscan.exe is the name used by a backdoor trojan file to steal passwords or bank passwords from your computer. This file should be cleaned up and removed if found on your computer. You may have heard this called the "clampi virus" or the Trojan.Clampi trojan, as this virus goes by several different names. Removing the clampi virus is something you should take action on immediately, and remove the regscan immediately from your computers start-run key. If you don't have a startup remover or startup computer monitor to watch or monitor your startup programs, you may want to consider installing one to help you with these things. Visit regscan.exe for complete information on this task or process. If you would like help on other tasks or processes, you can view the entire process and task directory here.

What is the regscan.exe location, where is it stored on my computer?
The location will be found at C:\WINDOWS\system32\regscan.exe You may also want to search your registry to find: \Software\Microsoft


Note on file and folder locations: Remember that although many files are always in default file locations, some files can easily be moved to different locations or change names like many spyware, adware, or popup programs do. If you suspect you have spyware or adware, check to see if you see a similiar names stored elsewhere. It always helps to check your tasklist also to see what is currently running on your computer. You can always view the tasklist on your computer by pressing ctrl-alt-del to view your "task manager", and then click the "processes" tab. This will show you all tasks running on your computer. Dll files will NOT show on your computer tasklist, as dll files are actually part of other processes. You may see similiar program names running if spyware or adware is on your computer, for example, regscan.exe may be slightly misspelled to keep you from finding it, or spyware and adware may be named very similiar to a system file. Make sure always check the location of tasks or processes if you are concerned. regscan.exe can also be used by other programs or software, as there is no standard on software program names what companies choose.

  • Is regscan.exe spyware?
        No.

  • Is this considered adware or popup related?
        No.

  • Is this considered a virus or trojan?
        Yes.

  • Would you recommend that I remove regscan.exe?
        Yes, I would remove regscan.exe if it was on my computer. If you wish to do this, and you get an error message because you cannot access it, you should first terminate the task in your tasklist and then attempt to add it to your recycle bin again.

    • View All Tasks and Processes
    Regscan.exe is a file that was most likely installed by you. Always double check disk and folder locations for the file, and the name of the file, as virus and spyware writers are always trying to fool you by moving the virus file to a different location or using a similiar name for the virus. Regscan.exe is the name used by a backdoor trojan file to steal passwords or bank passwords from your computer. This file should be cleaned up and removed if found on your computer. You may have heard this called the "clampi virus" or the Trojan.Clampi trojan, as this virus goes by several different names. Removing the clampi virus is something you should take action on immediately, and remove the regscan immediately from your computers start-run key. If you don't have a startup remover or startup computer monitor to watch or monitor your startup programs, you may want to consider installing one to help you with these things. The location will be found at C:\WINDOWS\system32\regscan.exe You may also want to search your registry to find: \Software\Microsoft Please feel free to check www.what-is-exe.com for any future lookups or updates, as this index is continually changing and expanding.