How to remove p2pnetworking error

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p2pnetworking.exe file information

The process belongs to the software p2pnetworking.exe by unknown.

Description: p2pnetworking.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 352,112 bytes (55% of all occurrence), 363,520 bytes, 78,360 bytes, 356,352 bytes, 175,104 bytes, 118,272 bytes, 388,464 bytes, 174,080 bytes.
The program has no file description. p2pnetworking.exe is not a Windows core file. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program has no visible window. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. p2pnetworking.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself, monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 76% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as p2pnetworking.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the p2pnetworking.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

is not a virus, but can be used to download viruses if a user doesn't understand how the program works

Easy To Remove
Jaybyrd (further information)

It will send information over the internet and possibly display popups
Kerry R (further information)

glad i've got a backup ghost of my lappie

This file is part of a virus that spreads through the Gnutella P2P network. It can cause issues regarding the task manager and affect performance.
XIIIidiots

Hijacks p2p software. Called ADAM_GREEN.mpg.exe! Obviously Adam Green here knows more than us
Don't trust Adam Green!

Result of trojans in System, seems dangerous...

would hijack my computer and seemed to upload files, still cannot remove even after removing registry entries of Kazaa and Bitlord. Anyone know of how to remove completely?
Epson Zero

It's a variant of Rbot, which is a DDoS IRC worm. Is not a program to power AOL.
Robbie

It keeps popping up every week or sooner and I just noticed that it takes all available disk space. i keep deleting to get space, due to low disk space, as soon this virus runs my free space is gone. But I can't find any files? Any help?
Dwayne

To locate p2pnetworking.exe on most systems you must change your folder view to "Show hidden Filesand Folders". p2pnetworking.exe is a permanently hidden file and will only be found by unhiding files and folders. ANtispyware programs should still locate it though.
SKIP

adaware spyware
Brett

adware

It is the software used to power some DSL internet connections such as my AOL
Adam Green

Panda Antivirus (titanium) says unknow virus, please send to panda. It runs in background hidden, and does something over the net.
Bdawg

its part of Kazaa, its stays on your computer even if you remove it. im not sure what it does but i tried to remove it with no luck.
[BR]™

Backdoor.Win32.Rbot.pd!!!
h2k.nl (further information)

It is a very dangerous worm that hijacks any file sharing apps you have and turns your machine into a server for someone elses files. REMOVE IMMEDIATELY
Fraktos Nirvana

Summary: 2 users think p2pnetworking.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 6 users suspect danger. 10 users think p2pnetworking.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 1 user doesn't grade p2pnetworking.exe ("not sure about it").

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