mstasks.exe General Information

Process Name: W32.Mydoom.FP@mm Worm

Application using this process: W32.Mydoom.FP@mm

Software Description: mstasks.exe is a process which is registered as W32.Mydoom.FP@mm Worm. "This virus is distributed via the Internet through e-mail and comes in the form of an e-mail message, in the hopes that you open its hostile attachment. " The worm has its own SMTP engine which means it gathers E-mails from your local computer and re-distributes itself. "In worst cases this worm can allow attackers to access your computer, stealing passwords and personal data. " This process is a security risk and should be removed from your system.
Non-system processes like mstasks.exe originate from software you installed on your system. Since most applications store data in your system's registry, it is likely that your registry has suffered fragmentation and accumulated invalid entries which can affect your PC's performance. It is recommended that you .

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Security risk: N/A
Spyware: N/A (Scan and Check the Process Now)
Virus: N/A (Scan and Check the Process Now)
Trojan: N/A (Scan and Check the Process Now)

Can I stop or remove mstasks.exe?

mstasks.exe is most likely a virus or Trojan, in which case it should be stopped or removed immediately. We recommend you use an anti-virus software to identify and remove dangerous processes.