m.exe windows process?

[Animorc]

After installing window xp on my system i am getting error. I have noticed that the file m.exe always run in the background. It utilizes too much memory and cpu. I tried to stop that service but it won't. I ran system scan and it didn't show any virus in my system. Does anyone know what causes this issue and how to fix it?Any help will be extremely appreciated.

[Lillebror]

If m.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 36% dangerous. File size is 135,168 bytes. The program has a visible window. There is no information about the maker of the file.The .exe extensions indicate the file is an executable file that contains the code for a program. Be aware that this type of file may be infected.The process starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). m.exe is not a Windows system file. m.exe is able to record inputs.

[jesse]

To remove the file first Disable System Restore.Then reboot the system in SafeMode. Try to stop M.EXE virus files process from task manager. Locate M.EXE removal virus files and double-click on it to uninstall virus files program. Delete/Modify any values added to the registry related with M.EXE removal,Exit registry editor and restart the computer; .Clean/delete all infected file(s):M.EXE removal,or rename M.EXE removal virus files; Please delete all your IE temp files manually,or download the tool ATF Cleaner to delete all your IE temp files.

Check this thread for more information : How to Remove Virus From the Registry ?

[Wynn]

If the m.exe process is running on your computer, you can remove it by this method : Press CTRL+ALT+DEL open task manager. Select that process m.exe which runs in background and select end button.Many spyware / malware programs use filenames of usual, non-malware programs.