rlvknlg.exe - Is rlvknlg.exe spyware, adware, or a virus?
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File type: Purpose of this file: What is the rlvknlg.exe location, where is it stored on my computer? | |||
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, rlvknlg.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. rlvknlg.exe can also be used by other programs or software, as there is no standard on software program names what companies choose.
Yes. This is considered a spyware related program.
Yes. This is advertising related, so it is considered adware and may be causing popup windows on your computer.
Yes.
Yes, I would remove rlvknlg.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.
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Complete Cleanup is a complete disk and file cleanup program that can not only speed up your computer, but also get rid of many different garbage files and privacy related files left over from your web browsing. You can get a free trial download of it here: at this link. This rlvknlg.exe file is a program that was installed by you, it would not have arrived on your computer as preinstalled software. The actual disk location is also listed below so you can verify your file and location on your computer. This rlvknlg.exe file is appearing with regularity as an adware and spyware related module. Many virus checkers are reporting it as a trojan. When you attempt to delete this it may not let you if the file is in use. Press ctrl-alt-del and fine the rlvknlg.exe program in your processes list, then end the task. Then you should be able to delete it after doing this. You may also have other spyware or adware related modules on your computer, so always double check your startup modules to make sure its not running int he background. A module named rlls.dll may also be found on your computer if you had rlvknlg.exe existing on your computer. This file will be found at: C:\windows\system32\rlvknlg.exe Please feel free to check www.what-is-exe.com for any future lookups or updates, as this index is continually changing and expanding. | |||