scrtkfg.exe

Process name: WIN32.RBOT Trojan Variant

Application using this process: WIN32.RBOT Trojan Variant

File location: C:\Windows\System32

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scrtkfg.exe

Process name: WIN32.RBOT Trojan Variant

Application using this process: WIN32.RBOT Trojan Variant

File location: C:\Windows\System32

What is scrtkfg.exe doing on my computer?

scrtkfg.exeis a process which is registered as the WIN32.RBOT Trojan . "This virus is distributed via the Internet through e-mail and comes in the form of an e-mail message, in the hopes that you open its hostile attachment. " The worm has its own SMTP engine which means it gathers E-mails from your local computer and re-distributes itself. "In worst cases this worm can allow attackers to access your computer, stealing passwords and personal data. " This process is a security risk and should be removed from your system. Please see additional details regarding this process.
Non-system processes like scrtkfg.exe originate from software you installed on your system. Since most applications store data on your hard disk and in your system's registry, it is likely that your computer has suffered fragmentation and accumulated invalid entries which can affect your PC's performance.

In Windows Task Manager, you can see what CPU, memory, disk and network utilization is causing the WIN32.RBOT Trojan Variant process. To access the Task Manager, hold down the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time. These three buttons are located on the far left of your keyboard.

scrtkfg.exe

The scrtkfg.exe is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software WIN32.RBOT Trojan Variant on your PC, the commands contained in scrtkfg.exe will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a WIN32.RBOT Trojan Variant process (also called a task).

Is scrtkfg.exe harmful?

Warning! scrtkfg.exe is considered to be a dangerous process and should be removed. Running issues with this process can increase the risk of malware infection if bugs are present. Scan your system with an anti-malware software to identify unused processes and services that can be safely removed. The scrtkfg.exe was found in the folder C:\Windows\System32.

scrtkfg.exe is a dangerous process

Can I stop or remove scrtkfg.exe?

scrtkfg.exe is most likely a virus or Trojan, in which case it should be stopped or removed immediately. We recommend you use an anti-virus software to identify and remove dangerous WIN32.RBOT Trojan Variant processes.

Is scrtkfg.exe CPU intensive?

This process is not considered CPU intensive. However, running too many processes on your system may affect your PC’s performance. To reduce system overload, you can use the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (MSConfig) or the Windows Task Manager to manually find and disable processes that launch upon start-up.

Use the Windows Resource Monitor to find out which processes and applications write/read the most on the hard drive, send the most data to the Internet, or use the most memory. To access the Resource Monitor, press the key combination Windows key + R and then enter 'resmon'.

Why is scrtkfg.exe giving me errors?

Most scrtkfg related issues are usually related to problems encountered by the WIN32.RBOT Trojan Variant malware that runs it. The safest way to stop these errors is to uninstall the application or remove it using an anti-virus software.