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MacGyver · **Mshta.exe -** July 4th, 2004, 09:49 PM

Does anyone know what this file is or what it does? It tried to install itself onto my comp. I think I have it deleted even know it was a pain getting rid of it.

black_magiic · July 4th, 2004, 09:51 PM

Application that is used to run HTA files in Windows. The application is loaded as soon as an .HTA application needs to run and then terminates when the application completes.

I found this about it on the web it doesnt seem to be a virus or trojan or anything of that nature

alliercollins · July 4th, 2004, 09:51 PM

http://www.liutilities.com/products/...library/mshta/

MacGyver · July 4th, 2004, 10:54 PM

its funny it came up on my zonealarm looking to access the internet when i was browsing some inappropriate websites. Thought It had something bad to do on my compter

fireforce555 · July 5th, 2004, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MacGyver

its funny it came up on my zonealarm looking to access the internet when i was browsing some inappropriate websites. Thought It had something bad to do on my compter

Usually it means that some site is trying to execute some sort of code on your machine. I would use ZA to block it unless you REALLY want your pc talking to that site. It has been used as an adware install launcher on sites(mostly porn sites go fig).

none90810 · July 5th, 2004, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MacGyver

its funny it came up on my zonealarm looking to access the internet when i was browsing some inappropriate websites. Thought It had something bad to do on my compter

You might want to go to this site http://privsoft.com/ and download HTAstop. It disables Hypertext Application programs [HTA].

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MacGyver Offline Got My Swiss Army Knife Posts: 327 Join Date: Apr 2003 Reputation Power: 97	Mshta.exe - July 4th, 2004, 09:49 PM Does anyone know what this file is or what it does? It tried to install itself onto my comp. I think I have it deleted even know it was a pain getting rid of it. "No problem!"

black_magiic Offline The Coolest Cat In Town Posts: 2,439 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Coolsville Age: 19 Reputation Power: 219	July 4th, 2004, 09:51 PM Application that is used to run HTA files in Windows. The application is loaded as soon as an .HTA application needs to run and then terminates when the application completes. I found this about it on the web it doesnt seem to be a virus or trojan or anything of that nature

alliercollins Offline Zeropaid Regular Posts: 589 Join Date: Dec 2002 Age: 25 Reputation Power: 114	July 4th, 2004, 09:51 PM http://www.liutilities.com/products/...library/mshta/

MacGyver Offline Got My Swiss Army Knife Posts: 327 Join Date: Apr 2003 Reputation Power: 97	July 4th, 2004, 10:54 PM its funny it came up on my zonealarm looking to access the internet when i was browsing some inappropriate websites. Thought It had something bad to do on my compter "No problem!"