alg.exe
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Alg.exe stands for Application Layer Gateway service. Its a system process which is used to provide network access to any program, including the operating system. Typically, it is not recommended to end this program via the task manager, as you will lose all internet connectivity until next the computer restart or Windows login.
WARNING!!! Some parasites, including BraveSentry, started to use the alg.exe name to hide their processes. You should perform a system scan with free SpywareDoctor spyware scanner or other reputable spyware remover to check for parasites using alg.exe process if you are in doubt of its legitimacy.
alg.exe is typically located in "C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\" on Windows 2000 and "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\" on Windows XP.
If the file alg.exe uses another path, it could be a spyware parasite, a trojan, a worm or a virus! We strongly suggest scanning your system with a spyware remover to avoid further infections.
"RECOMMENDED ACTION BY PC MAGAZINE: If a third-party firewall warns you that ALG.exe wants access, check to make sure you're not double-firewalled. If you are, disable ICF. If you are using neither ICF nor ICS and are warned that ALG.exe is trying to access the Net, deny it. A Trojan horse or worm may be trying to use it as a backdoor." [ source]
alg.exe is an executable file which, in case of a malicious infection, starts a parasite or launches some of its components. The most popular parasite to use alg.exe for malicious purposes is Brave Sentry. If you have doubts about the functionality of alg.exe, you should scan your system with a reputable spyware remover.
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Described file alg.exe is not related to the security threats.
However the same or similar file name can be used by spyware or adware programs to decept user. We advice you to scan your computer and eliminate possible threats. |
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Information added: 19/03/04
Information updated: 21/12/07
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