Is this file safe?

[Guest]

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Should I block this file from accessing the Internet?
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe

Thanks.
P.S. I have a Dell if that helps!

 

[Malke]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?)

Unsure wrote:

> Should I block this file from accessing the Internet?
> C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe
>
> Thanks.
> P.S. I have a Dell if that helps!

This is a legitimate system file and is in the right place. Here is a
link explaining it:

http://www.neuber.com/taskmanager/process/wmiprvse.exe.html

Make sure you have a current version (not earlier than 2003) antivirus
installed using updated definitions.

Malke
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