Mcafee.exe - (Default) | Windows Startup Programs
| Program Name | Filename | Tested | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Default) | Mcafee.exe | No | X |
| Description | |||
| Added by the AGENT.AY TROJAN! Note - this is not a valid McAfee program and is located in %System%. This malware actually changes the value data of the "(Default)" key in HKCU\Run in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank | |||
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| Key | What does it mean? |
|---|---|
| Y | This program is safe to run, no problems reported. |
| N | Not required or not recommended - typically infrequently used tasks that can be started manually if necessary. |
| U | User's choice - depends whether a user deems it necessary. |
| X | Definitely not required - typically viruses, spyware, adware and "resource hogs". |
| ? | Unknown. |
