OSA.exe - Microsoft Office quick launch | Windows Startup Programs
| Program Name | Filename | Tested | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office quick launch | OSA.exe | No | X |
| Description | |||
| Added by the VBOT.A BACKDOOR! Note that OSA.exe was used in older versions of Office to launch common components to help speed up the launch but it is no longer normally used - see here. This file is located in a valid MS Office 2003 (aka Office 11) directory - %Program Files%\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11 - and may overwrite a valid file | |||
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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. |
