FortyTwo Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Everytime I boot my laptop, which has onboard WiFi, i get the error "Icon.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close".Im confident this is not the spyware that keeps coming up in google searches for Icon.exe as I run a battery of anti spyware apps and AV.can anyone tell me what Icon.exe is and how I can repair it if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjz Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintas...sslibrary/icon/Bad news. I would update your av and spyware catthcers after it closes to remove it. You could also use msconfig then edit the registry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyTwo Posted September 22, 2005 Author Share Posted September 22, 2005 Okay, ive done a bit of routing about and found the following info which brings me back to my original thought that this is a legitimate application connected to the WiFi. It has the same Icon which used to appear in the sys tray for the WiFi connection - that doesnt show anymore and thats when the problem started.the info Ive found is:Location1: C:\windows\system32\driversLocation2: C:\pnp\other\scrollFile description: Icon application for WirelessFile Version: 1.4.0.31Copright: 2004-2007File size: 212kbI did wonder how it could be malware as Im very careful, also the apps I run have upto date def files and the icon.exe malware is recognised on their respective websites, meaning that the def files should know about this pest. As they didnt identify it on my system it led me to believe this is not the offending pest that is mentioned but a legitimate application connected to the WiFi.So where now I wonder?? ps: sorry if this is now the wrong forum for this. I originally thought Icon.exe was an integral part of XP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjz Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 (edited) Have you tried to uninstall your wifi drivers then reinstall them to see? What's in your registry run areas? Edited September 23, 2005 by rjz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now