What programma can access to internet?

[Tecia]

I have Windows 2003 Server and i have many program that want to access to internet... I dont know if i have to allow it or denied the access with my firewall.

The program is:

alg.exe

dwwin.exe

explorer.exe

ftp.exe

mstsc.exe

rdpclip.exe

regwiz.exe

rundll32.exe

telnet.exe

wuauclt.exe

mshta.exe

lsass.exe

something know it?

[XtremeMaC]

wuauclt.exe - windows update

telnet.exe - its a terminal program, it shouldn't be running unless u're using it..

ftp.exe also can access the internet, shouldn't be running by default..

explorer is core file it won't access the internet.

alg - application layer gateway

etc.

well what's your actual question? which firewall r u using?

if a program accesses internet your firewall should ask u whether u want it to access the net or not.

those processes are all windows stuff, so non of them are spyware or virus (unless they're at different folders that what its supposed to be..)

[Tarun]

• alg.exe
  
• dwwin.exe
  
• explorer.exe
  
• ftp.exe
  
• mstsc.exe
  
• rdpclip.exe
  
• regwiz.exe
  
• rundll32.exe
  
• telnet.exe
  
• wuauclt.exe
  
• mshta.exe
  
• lsass.exe
  

alg.exe description:

alg.exe is a part of the Microsoft Windows operating system. It is a core process for Microsoft Windows Internet Connection sharing and Internet connection firewall. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.

Internet access would be required.

dwwin.exe description:

dwwin.exe is a part of the Microsoft Doctor Watson error reporting tool which comes packaged with some Microsoft products. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.

Internet access would not be required.

explorer.exe description:

Explorer is the Windows Program Manager or Windows Explorer. It manages the Windows Graphical Shell including the Start menu, taskbar, desktop, and File Manager. By removing this process the graphical interface for Windows will disappear. Note: explorer.exe is also registered as a process which is the w32.Codered and the Coreflood viruses. These viruses are distributed via the Internet through e-mail and comes in the form of an e-mail message, in the hopes that you open it’s hostile attachment. The worms have their own SMTP engine which means it gathers E-mails from your local computer and re-distributes itself. In worst cases these worms can allow attackers to access your computer, stealing passwords and personal data. It is a registered security risk and should be removed immediately. Please see additional details regarding these processes.

Internet access would be required.

ftp.exe description:

Microsoft's File Transfer Protocol. Only needs access to the Internet if you are using this application to upload/download files.

Internet access would only be required IF you use this application for uploading and downloading.

mstsc.exe description:

mstsc.exe allows you to initiate terminal services commands via the command line, and forms an important part of this additional Windows service. This program is non-essential process to the running of the system, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.

Internet access would be required.

rdpclip.exe description:

rdpclip.exe is the executable for File Copy. It is provides function for Terminal Services server that allows you to copy and paste between server and client. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.

Internet access would be required IF used for these tasks.

regwiz.exe description:

About Registration Wizard

Internet access is only required when registering.

rundll32.exe description:

rundll32.exe is a process which executes DLL's an places their libraries into the memory, so they can be used more efficiently by applications.

Internet access is not required.

telnet.exe description:

Telnet Server tools and settings determine how Telnet Server handles auditing, authentication, idle session time-out, and other remote command console session options. Usually, you do not need to configure Telnet Server options to connect a Telnet client to Windows Server 2003-based Telnet Server: the default Telnet Server options are compatible with most Telnet clients.

Telnet Technical Reference

Internet access is only required when application is used.

wuauclt.exe description:

Wuauclt.exe is a process managing automatic updates for Windows. This process continuously checks for the latest updates by going online. This process should not be removed if you want to get informed about new updates.

Internet access is only required if you use the application to automatically keep Windows up-to-date.

mshta.exe description:

Microsoft HTML Application Host is a part of Microsoft Windows Operating System which is needed to execute .HTA files. This program is a non-essential system process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.

Internet access for this application is not required.

lsass.exe description:

Local Security Authority Service is a system process of the Microsoft Windows security mechanisms. It specifically deals with local security and login policies. Note: lsass.exe also relates to the Windang.worm, irc.ratsou.b, Webus.B, MyDoom.L, Randex.AR, Nimos.worm which spread via floppy disk drives, mass-mailing and peer-to-peer sharing. Please review file path for clarification of this.

Internet access is not required.

Process Library.com was used in researching much of this information.

[Tecia]

Very interesting

Thx