pnpsrv.exe - Dangerous
%sysdir%\pnpsrv.exe
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Manual removal instructions:
Pnpsrv.exe opens a back door on TCP port 5232.
Pnpsrv.exe spreads by using the vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Plug and Play Service (Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-039).
Related files:
%System%\pnpsrv.exe
%System%\SVKP.sys
Adds the value:
"Windows PNP Server" = "pnpsrv.exe"
to the Windows startup registry keys.
Removal:
Kill pnpsrv.exe process and remove pnpsrv.exe from Windows startup.