MalwareBytes finds unrecognized "threat"

Zoloft

Zoloft

NothingCleverToSay
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Last coupla days, since the update to Malwarebyte's 1.39 (for Vista HP x64), it's been finding this "threat"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{y479c6d0-otrw-u5gh-s1ee-e0ac10b4e555} (Generic.Bot.H)

Does anyone recognize this? Is it a false positive, or something I should allow it to "repair"?

Thanks!

Russell
 

My Computer

System One

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
    CPU
    IntelCore [email protected] x2
    Memory
    4.00 GB installed, max capacity 8 GB.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT & 512MB DDR2 dedicated graphics mem.
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.0" diagonal WXGA + High definition brightview widescreen infinity display.
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    SPECS.
    Drive 1. 298.09 GB Fujitzu MHZ2320BH G2 ATA Device
    Drive 2. [ All as above.]

    CONFIG. C:\287.65 GB, D:\298.09 GB, E:\10.44 GB.
    Case
    Laptop / notebook.
    Cooling
    Stock.
    Keyboard
    IBM enhanced
    Mouse
    Synaptics PS/2 Port touch pad.
    Internet Speed
    ADSL [ Too slow.]
    Other Info
    Webcam.
JMH,

Thanks for the reply. I've run SuperAntiSpyware and Spybot S&D, neither recognized it as a threat.
 

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Can you submit this "threat" to Malwarebytes as a potential false positive?
Are you able to quarantine it until more info [ if any] becomes available?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
    CPU
    IntelCore [email protected] x2
    Memory
    4.00 GB installed, max capacity 8 GB.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT & 512MB DDR2 dedicated graphics mem.
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.0" diagonal WXGA + High definition brightview widescreen infinity display.
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    SPECS.
    Drive 1. 298.09 GB Fujitzu MHZ2320BH G2 ATA Device
    Drive 2. [ All as above.]

    CONFIG. C:\287.65 GB, D:\298.09 GB, E:\10.44 GB.
    Case
    Laptop / notebook.
    Cooling
    Stock.
    Keyboard
    IBM enhanced
    Mouse
    Synaptics PS/2 Port touch pad.
    Internet Speed
    ADSL [ Too slow.]
    Other Info
    Webcam.
I can, but have yet to do so, I'm hesitant to remove it, even temporarily to quarantine, until I know it's purpose. Which is why I asked the people I know who know the most about vista x64 first!
 

My Computer

System One

Zoloft,

When any Antimalware software detects something, I find it is always best to ask about it on their Forums first before taking any action. That detection is only a registry trace and probably not harmful by itself and possibly a FP.

Malwarebytes Forum
 

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LOL thanks Red, don't know why I didn't think of checking there, this place is just the first that comes to mind when I think of questions!
 

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System One

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