is gearsec.exe a spyware/virus ?

[robbro]

anyone know what gearsec is , i read about that its a DVD/CD copying software file, and used for Itunes too, but my freind is getting a error when he boots up and when he closes it restarts his comp and its called Gearsec.exe. And he cant get red of Itunes because he uses that a lot and hes got a ipod etc.. anyone know ?

[Cactus]

DVD x COPY , itunes and Power Quest's Drive Image are the most popular programs that utilize this software. You can find more information about Gear Software . I do not believe that there is any form of spyware, adware or call home functions in this file. It should be harmless. Basically it gives a number of third part applications the ability to burn CDs and DVDs.

Virus Precautions:
You'll want to keep an eye on this for any known viruses. The normal location of this file is your %system% directory which is normally C:\WINDOWS\System32\gearsec.exe.


Cactus

[robbro]

hey cactus i found that out too , but my freinds PC keeps crashing because of that... i dunno why , and he cant use itunes ebcause it says something about it needs that file etc etc.

Hes sent me screenshots how i show u them on here ? write back please dood , Rob.[/img]

[Cactus]

To show an image you must first HOST the pic somewhere like

Then in your post you would insert the image with [img] at the beginning.

And [/img] at the end.


Hope that helps you posting it!

Cactus

[robbro]

ah thats what i thought i had to do i have no where to upload tho or cant think hmm, my freind is trying to update his itunes anyway maybe that will fix it even tho last time it fucked it up... :S , Rob

[Cactus]

Where is the file residing on his HDD?
As you can see from my post above the REAL file
is in the C:\WINDOWS\System32\ folder.

Cactus

[robbro]

its in the right DIR hes just a very fussy person :S the update on itunes doesnt burn the cd to the time remaing thing so if it dont finish on that exact time he doesnt like it . If you understand what i mean hes fixed the error tho by updating apart from that think its okay now... sorry to trouble ya cactus lol i just got fussy freinds