Possible virus?

[JayCalian]

Hey. Today when I tried to close an Internet Tab , it told me that Windows didn't allow to access the page due to Malware or something like that . I opened my Task Manager to see the processes . There is something ''Companionuser.exe''. Does anyone know if it's a virus or something? I'm running a Virus scan with BitDefender right now.

Companionuser.exe's description is : Windows Live Messenger Companion User Elevation Helper .. But the name sounds like virus or something.

Thank you whoever replies.

[Hidduh]

http://www.whatisexe.com/process/companionuser.exe.html

[JayCalian]

Thanks. The name ''Companionuser'' is scary :P

[DareDevil]

Part of Windows Live Companion from LiveSide-net This program is not important for your system process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.

[JayCalian]

Internet Explorer has closed this webpage to help protect your computer
 
   A malfunctioning or malicious add-on has caused Internet Explorer to close this webpage.
   What you can do:


That's the message.. Got it again today

[SG_Baker]

Internet Explorer>Tools>Manage Add-ons > Try to disable some or all of them

[MorlanV]

Turn off all your addons.

But the question is, why the FUCK are you using IE? Go Chrome or Mozilla :L

[ZeraX]

uninstall all your toolbars, any suspicious program, see your Auto-Run list and disable that if exist.
remember what the latest program you installed just before that ''Companionuser.exe'' appear and uninstall it.
then update your Anti-virus and do a Complete (Full) scan.
restart and see..
btw use Firefox, it's better,safer and faster.