Windows 10: Unknown process found while malware hunting

Discus and support Unknown process found while malware hunting in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; My desktop refused to shut off or restart from the start menu. I believe I have resolved that issue potential malware on an external drive but in the... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by NeonSkyfire, Apr 27, 2020.

  1. NEONSKYFIRE
    NeonSkyfire Win User

    Unknown process found while malware hunting


    My desktop refused to shut off or restart from the start menu. I believe I have resolved that issue potential malware on an external drive but in the process I uncovered a background process that I am somewhat suspicious of. It has the Microsoft logo and the name is "Work or school account" with that exact casing. Sometimes it lingers, sometimes it dies on it's own in a few seconds. I can kill the process but it won't let me see the source or any properties of it. It seems to appear if I try to use Cortana or the search bar. I have no recollection of setting up any sort of separate MS accounts for any of my machines. All malware and virus scans I run come up clean. Same process appears on my laptop. Both machines are running Windows 10. I should mention that the potentially infected drive hasn't been plugged into the laptop within the last few months. The laptop is connected to the internet and the desktop is quarantined off-network , but the process seems to behave the same on both machines. Is this a legit process?

    :)
     
    NeonSkyfire, Apr 27, 2020
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  2. GNJHA
    GNJha Win User

    Boot Process

    Hi,

    Please suggest me a link that can explain the boot process step by step of ...

    • Windows 7,
    • Windows 8.1,
    • Windows 10,
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 and
    • Windows Server 2012 R2

    With Regards

    InTech
     
    GNJha, May 23, 2020
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  3. RADIORAHEEM
    radioraheem Win User
    Best way to remove problem Malware

    Hi There,

    I am trying to remove a bundle of Malware without success.

    There is a bundle of listed programs which I try to uninstall through the typical Control Panel effort, but they remain listed there:

    Buenosearch Toolbar
    MyPC Backup
    PC Performer
    Speed Test 127
    UnknownFile

    I was looking at this weblink which provides a 5 step process for Buenosearch alone:
    Remove Bueno Search (Removal Guide)

    Not sure how much certain guides can be trusted. One of the first things I read was to download Revo Uninstaller, and I've not heard of it so I'm not sure if it's trustworthy..........
     
    radioraheem, May 23, 2020
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  4. MARTIN BAR
    Martin Bar Win User

    Unknown process found while malware hunting

    Websock.exe-System error please see attached files.

    Hi,

    Websock.exe is a possible malware or virus on your computer. Since it's not part of Windows, we suggest removing it from your computer. Follow the steps below:

    Step 1: Websock.exe end process

    • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
    • Under the Processes tab, locate Websock.exe.
    • Click on suspicious or unknown process related with Websock.exe, then right-click and select End Process.
    Step 2: Uninstall Websock.exe from Control Panel.

    • Open Control Panel.
    • Click Programs.
    • Select Uninstall a program.
    • Right-click Websock.exe or any related unknown program, then click
      Uninstall.
    Note: It's also best to perform a security scan on your computer using your antivirus program.

    Keep us in the loop with the result.
     
    Martin Bar, May 23, 2020
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