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Old 02-16-2006, 07:58 AM
Nick-Zack Nick-Zack is offline
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Default MpCmdRun.exe is trying to access the internet

I woke up this morning to this popup from ZoneAlarm. I googled the error message with no results. I have denied permission but if anyone knows what this is please let me know.
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Old 02-16-2006, 09:14 AM
TheTROLL TheTROLL is offline
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Default Re: MpCmdRun.exe is trying to access the internet

What folder is the mpcmdrun.exe file in?
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Old 02-16-2006, 05:05 PM
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Default Re: MpCmdRun.exe is trying to access the internet

I know that cmdrun.exe is a known virus infection. You may want to run some anti-virus and see what it finds. It may possibly be some type of trojan; and as a poker player this is one of the last things you want on your PC.

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Old 02-16-2006, 05:06 PM
Wake up CALL Wake up CALL is offline
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Default Re: MpCmdRun.exe is trying to access the internet

IIRC that is an old FORTRAN command, can't remember it's purpose offhand. This seems unusual to be on a Windows operating system.
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Old 02-16-2006, 05:15 PM
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Default Re: MpCmdRun.exe is trying to access the internet

Yes, but now it is being used to appear as a legit process to users. Many harmful programs have used it in the past.

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Old 02-16-2006, 09:55 PM
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Default Re: MpCmdRun.exe is trying to access the internet

mpcmd is related to the Windows Media player. I just saw another post here titled "Is 2+2 trying to hack me" and that guy has a virus problem that appears to be related to Windows media player.

Microsoft released a patch day before yesterday.

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Old 02-18-2006, 10:19 AM
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Default Re: MpCmdRun.exe is trying to access the internet

This is a component of the new Windows Defender. Could have been attacked, but probably not.
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Old 02-18-2006, 06:38 PM
Nick-Zack Nick-Zack is offline
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Default Re: MpCmdRun.exe is trying to access the internet

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This is a component of the new Windows Defender. Could have been attacked, but probably not.

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Well if this is the case should I allow it to access the internet? I currently have it blocked in ZA.
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