Windows 10: Suspicious .exe program found in Program Files x86

Discus and support Suspicious .exe program found in Program Files x86 in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hi, I found a folder in my Program Files x86 folder called MonthPigana. The only thing it contains is a .exe file called MonthPigana.exe. There seems... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by DakotaGeel, Jun 27, 2022.

  1. Suspicious .exe program found in Program Files x86


    Hi, I found a folder in my Program Files x86 folder called MonthPigana. The only thing it contains is a .exe file called MonthPigana.exe. There seems to be nothing else I can find on my pc related to this program, nor could I find any information about it on the internet. I tried to delete the folder, but I can't because MonthPigana.exe is always active in the task manager. I even tried ending the task but it starts back up immediately. I've also scanned the file with Microsoft defender but it says no threats found. Also, if I try to open the .exe file I get an error message saying "windows

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    DakotaGeel, Jun 27, 2022
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  2. JARHTMD Win User

    Uninstalling x86 program

    I installed Adobe DNGConverter_10_0, but on my Win10 laptop it doesn't recognize CR2 files from Canon 70D camera. I think maybe I have the wrong version. DNGConverter_8_2 worked on a Vista laptop. I want to uninstall version10 and try version 8_2, but
    it doesn't appear in the control panel program list. Can I simply delete c:/program files (x86)/DNGConverter_10_0.exe?
     
    JARHTMD, Jun 27, 2022
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  3. KentEnnis Win User
    Program Files (x86) (x86)

    I have folders for program files, program files (x86) and program files (x86) (x86). Believe the program files (x86) (x86) is based on loading an incompatible Lexmark printer software as the only folder within is Lexmark 3500-4500 series. Tried to delete
    folder but states "action can't be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program. I have uninstalled all associated printer/software from system but can't seem to delete this folder. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thx
     
    KentEnnis, Jun 27, 2022
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  4. Suspicious .exe program found in Program Files x86

    Administartor rights lost in program file and program files x86

    Hi Luca,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    I understand the inconvenience you are facing with accessing the files and folders on Program file and Program file x86, we will help you with this issue.

    Do let us know the following to assist you better:

    • Have you logged in as an administrator?
    • Is this issue specific only to the Programs file and Program file x86 folders?

    Step 1: If you have logged-in as an administrator, I suggest you to follow the below steps to give permission for entire system, so that you can access the specific files.

    • Right click on the folder and click on
      Properties
      .
    • Click on Security tab and select the
      group\user name.
    • Click on Edit option and check the option
      Full control.
    • Click on Apply and then on
      Ok
      button.

    Step 2: Try the following steps and check if it helps:

    • Right-click the C: Drive that you want to take ownership of, and then click
      Properties.
    • Click the Security tab, and then click
      OK on the Security message, if one appears.
    • Click Advanced, and then click the
      Owner tab.
    • In the Name list, click your user name,
      Administrator if you are logged in as Administrator, or click the
      Administrators group.

      If you want to take ownership of the contents of that folder, click to select the
      Replace owner on subcontainers and objects check box.
    • Click OK.

    • You may receive the following error message, where
      Folder is the name of the folder that you want to take ownership of:
      You do not have permission to read the co1ntents of directory Folder. Do you want to replace the directory permissions with permissions granting you Full Control? All permissions will be replaced if you press
      Yes.
    6. Click Yes.

    7. Click OK, and then reapply the permissions and security settings that you want for the folder and the folder contents.

    Hope it helps. Try the above and reply to the post with an updated status of this issue for further assistance, we will be happy to help you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Jun 27, 2022
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