Question on C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe C:\Windows\System32\mctadmin.exe

I have them turn off I didn't know what they are.

Location: HK_CU:Run, side panel (DISABLED)
where: S-1-5-19...
command: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe/autorun
file: C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe
size: 1174016
MD5: 04271B50F0EA2BF52A8069911372316B

Location: HK_CU:RunOnce, mctadmin (DISABLED)
where: S-1-5-19...
command: C:\Windows\System32\mctadmin.exe
file: C:\Windows\System32\mctadmin.exe
size: 93696
MD5: 3E319D78A59D9A8BA3B21DB83C688F59

Location: HK_CU:Run, side panel (DISABLED)
where: S-1-5-20...
command: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe/autorun
file: C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe
size: 1174016
MD5: 04271B50F0EA2BF52A8069911372316B

Location: HK_CU:RunOnce, mctadmin (DISABLED)
where: S-1-5-20...
command: C:\Windows\System32\mctadmin.exe
file: C:\Windows\System32\mctadmin.exe
size: 93696
MD5: 3E319D78A59D9A8BA3B21DB83C688F59

Hi KeithVenable,

Please use the Windows Vista Forums.

Do you find these files on your Startup?

Sidebar.exe is a part of the Microsoft gadgets and gadget software. This file implements the functionality of Windows Sidebar from Windows Desktop. It is found in the folder C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\.

The sidebar contains shortcuts to applications such as Windows Media Player or Gadgets that can be used to display information such as the time system and features powered by Internet such as RSS feeds.

File Sidebar.exe under the above location is considered safe and is not a spyware or virus related.

The mctadmin.exe file name is used by objects that are classified as safe. It is a system and the hidden file. It has not yet been seen to be associated with malware.

Note: However, some malware themselves camouflage in the form of .exe files. Remember that even if many files are still in the default file locations, some files can easily be moved to different locations or change names as many spyware, adware or popup programs do.

I recommend to perform a full scan on your computer and check for infections.

1. Windows Live OneCare.

http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm?mkt=en-us

2. pass through this link and follow the instructions mentioned to get rid of malware from your computer.

How to get rid of malware.

http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistasecurity/thread/ba80504b-61f1-4D71-960f-b561798b7b42

Kind regards
Flo-microsoftSupport.
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