diskperf.exe

wassa · 12-29-2010, 10:32 AM

hi all, my problem is that i have two files in system 32 that are nearly spelt the same, diskperf.exe and diskpperf.exe,
my avg resident shield brings up diskpperf.exe as a trojan downloader. avg asks if i want to force remove it, but could cause a crash of my system, can anybody advise me please

**iPwn** · 12-29-2010, 11:03 AM

So, I can't find anything on Google relating to diskpperf.exe, but know that many malware applications will disquise themselves as other processes or be named very similar to cause confusion like this. I would boot into Safe Mode with networking and download MalwareBytes and run a scan. Then boot back up into normal windows and run CCleaner's registry cleaner.

plusplus · 01-20-2011, 12:03 PM

diskperf.exe is your Disk Performance Configuration Utility file, part of MS.

not sure about the diskpperf.exe one

**JCB** · 01-20-2011, 04:51 PM

diskpperf.exe is not an OS file, id say delete it. If it doesnt delete is because theres a lock on it, download hirens boot cd and boot to mini windows and then delete the file from there

Shazer2 · 01-30-2011, 02:52 AM

You can always boot in safe mode and do scans. I suggest looking files up on systemlookup or processlibrary.

12-29-2010, 10:32 AM	#1
wassa Beta Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2	diskperf.exe hi all, my problem is that i have two files in system 32 that are nearly spelt the same, diskperf.exe and diskpperf.exe, my avg resident shield brings up diskpperf.exe as a trojan downloader. avg asks if i want to force remove it, but could cause a crash of my system, can anybody advise me please

12-29-2010, 11:03 AM	#2
iPwn Site Team Join Date: May 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,335	Re: diskperf.exe So, I can't find anything on Google relating to diskpperf.exe, but know that many malware applications will disquise themselves as other processes or be named very similar to cause confusion like this. I would boot into Safe Mode with networking and download MalwareBytes and run a scan. Then boot back up into normal windows and run CCleaner's registry cleaner. __________________ No rain - no raindbows

01-20-2011, 12:03 PM	#3
plusplus Beta Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4	Re: diskperf.exe diskperf.exe is your Disk Performance Configuration Utility file, part of MS. not sure about the diskpperf.exe one

01-20-2011, 04:51 PM	#4
JCB Site Team Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,294	Re: diskperf.exe diskpperf.exe is not an OS file, id say delete it. If it doesnt delete is because theres a lock on it, download hirens boot cd and boot to mini windows and then delete the file from there __________________ My Info :Ex-Owner of Computer Forums .org -- CCA in Citrix Presentation Server 4 + 5 + Xenserver 5.5 Site Info : Free Boot Disk Download - Latest Articles - Latest Posts - Site Rules More Info : If you have any Questions Send Me A PM

01-30-2011, 02:52 AM	#5
Shazer2 Baseband Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 89	Re: diskperf.exe You can always boot in safe mode and do scans. I suggest looking files up on systemlookup or processlibrary. __________________ Need some PHP questions answered? Give me a PM and I will see what I can do.

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