msdxmf.exe using up CPU

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MojoDodo
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msdxmf.exe using up CPU

Post by MojoDodo »

Hi, I'm running XP SP3 on snow leopard. Since the latest update a file named msdxmf.exe takes up more than 90% of my processor even though the system is idle. I have searched around but have not found what this file does. If anyone has any clue I would appreciate it.
Perryg
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Re: msdxmf.exe using up CPU

Post by Perryg »

Right click on the file and left click on properties. What doe sit say about the file?
I would suspect a virus if it was on my system.
MojoDodo
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Re: msdxmf.exe using up CPU

Post by MojoDodo »

Hi, I forgot to mention that I can only see this file as a process through the task manager. I searched the disk for this file but no luck.
Perryg
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Re: msdxmf.exe using up CPU

Post by Perryg »

I would get myself a good virus scanner and run it on the guest. Something just does not add up. You could be hosting some really nasty stuff.
MojoDodo
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Re: msdxmf.exe using up CPU

Post by MojoDodo »

will do. thanks
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