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Unknown
Safe
User Optional
Unwanted
Spyware / Adware
Virus

Prevalence

Percentage of recently scanned PC's with this process running: 0.00%
Average CPU use for this program: 0%
Average RAM for this program: 1 MB

Identification

The file name alone identifies this program.

Detailed Description and/or Removal Instructions

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/icon.exe-2094.html

PC Pitstop Analysis

Icon.exe is most likely a variant of the RapidBlaster parasite. Recent variants of RapidBlaster "morph" themselves to evade detection. RapidBlaster will download data from its controlling server that contains a new folder and filename. It copies itself to that folder, terminates the original process, deletes the original file, and then runs under a new file name with a new location. If you find this file on your system we recommended that you confirm that it is indeed RapidBlaster, and not a legitimate file, before deleting.

icon.exeDISABLE AND REMOVE. Intrusive adware or spyware.

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MD5 Hashes

MD5 hashes is the way that computers can define the uniqueness of a file. Anti malware vendors frequently use this technique to detect and clean malware. It is common for a program to have multiple MD5 hashes as the developers create newer versions of the program. For the program called icon.exe, we have detected more than 10 different MD5 hashes. Click on a hash to research the hash in Google.

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Tips from the PitCrew

Every process running on your computer takes up CPU cycles and valuable memory. For optimal PC performance and resource utilization, you should be aware of every process on your computer. PC Pitstop designed this process library to help you know which processes are worthwhile and others that slow system performance.

Important Note

A file name alone may not be enough for positive identification. PC Pitstop's Overdrive tests and spyware scan use information such as the company name, product name, or install directory.

If you are unable to identify a file, ask about it in our forums after running our full tests.