What is "microsoft.windows.activedesktop" ?

[TEAMFIC]

Everytime that I run Spybot - "microsoft.windows.activedesktop" is detected and I quarantine. This has been going on for months....... What is it and if it is truly bad, how do i really get rid of it!!!!!

[pskelley]

Welcome to Safer Networking, I wish to be sure you have viewed and understand this information.
"BEFORE you POST" (READ this Procedure before Requesting Assistance)
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=288
All advice given is taken at your own risk.
Please make sure you have read this information so we are on the same page.

I'm just back from three weeks down for vacation and not totally up to speed yet, but I can tell you this.

1. This is the malware forum, your Spybot S&D questions should be posted here:
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=4 <<< Spybot forum

http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=16 <<< false positives

2. I am not sure this is even malware, see this:
http://forums.spybot.info/archive/index.php/t-10507.html and the Google:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=microsoft.windows.activedesktop&btnG=Google+Search

It may well be valid and you would need to either over ride it or ignore it. Once you look at the links I posted, if your question is not answered, post for the Spybot S&D experts, they will be able to help.
If it turns out issues are involved concerning malware, then you need to read and follow the directions which are posted at the top of this forum and included in this post for your convenience.

Thanks

[pskelley]

No response in over a week, this topic is closed.

If you need it re-opened please send me or a forum staff member a private message (pm) and provide a link to the thread; this applies only to the original topic starter.

Anyone else with similar problems please start a new topic.

Thanks