troublsome file

Morris

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Jan 30, 2006, 11:22:56 PM1/30/06

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I installed Spysweeper but it didn't work well. I uninstalled it and
reinstalled it and it still didn't work right. I uninstalled it again. Now I
have a Spysweeper file "wrssdk.exe" in my system that I can't deleat. I get
the message that this file is being used by another program and I should
close the program. I don't know which program is using it. This is a
Spysweep file, why would another program use it? It has to be somthing
running in the background. I can't even remove it in safe mode.

Wesley Vogel

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Jan 30, 2006, 11:38:48 PM1/30/06

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See if wrssdk.exe is running, if it is, stop it.

Open Task Manager....
Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Processes tab | Click the Image Name header to
alphabetize | Right click on wrssdk.exe and select End Process | Click Yes
to the WARNING prompt...

WARNING: Terminating a process can cause undesired
results including loss of data and system instability. The
process will not be given the chance to save its state or
data before it is terminated. Are you sure you want to
terminate the process?

Now try to delete wrssdk.exe.

If that doesn't work, try rebooting into Safe Mode and then try to delete
wrssdk.exe.

To start the computer in safe mode
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/boot_failsafe.mspx

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Wes
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Morris

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Jan 31, 2006, 7:17:56 PM1/31/06

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I installed Spysweeper but it didn't work well. I uninstalled it and
reinstalled it and it still didn't work right. I uninstalled it again. Now I
have a Spysweeper file "wrssdk.exe" in my system that I can't deleat. I get

the message that this file is being used by another rogram and I should

close the program. I don't know which program is using it. This is a
Spysweep file, why would another program use it? It has to be somthing

running in the background. I can't even remove it in safe mode. I think that
this may be the file that prevents me from properly installing Spy Sweeper.

Wesley Vogel

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Jan 31, 2006, 8:01:29 PM1/31/06

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Is that a fact?

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Morris

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Jan 31, 2006, 8:14:32 PM1/31/06

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Nope, this didn't help. I have a feeling that this isn't a welcome subject
and it deserves an unwelcome answer.

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Wesley Vogel

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Jan 31, 2006, 8:42:07 PM1/31/06

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Then read my other post.

If you can't see it, try this
http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/tree/browse_frm/thread/fe18d819864c438/5f12033568ff8e6e?rnum=1&hl=en&q=group%3Amicrosoft.public.windowsxp.general+insubject%3Atroublsome+insubject%3Afile&_done=%2Fgroup%2Fmicrosoft.public.windowsxp.general%2Fbrowse_frm%2Fthread%2Ffe18d819864c438%2F5f12033568ff8e6e%3Ftvc%3D1%26q%3Dgroup%3Amicrosoft.public.windowsxp.general+insubject%3Atroublsome+insubject%3Afile%26hl%3Den%26#doc_a37edca0908fdc14

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Fred S *****

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Jan 31, 2006, 8:43:41 PM1/31/06

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Morris,

Have you checked out the Webroot web site? Look at their FAQs and/or
contact their Tech Support.

Fred

Morris

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Jan 31, 2006, 9:43:58 PM1/31/06

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Sorry. The address didn't show. I went to Start/Administrated Tools/Services
and disabled and stopped the file from running. I was able to remove it.
Thanks for the help.
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