Adware Alert – PMB.EXE

Pmb.exe is the executable for Pando Media Booster from Pando Networks. Pando Media Booster is a small application that accelerates the streaming and downloading of media such as High-Definition videos and large games. You'll find more information at http://pandonetworks.com/pando-media-booster-support-faq. This file will need to be running when using the Pando games downloader. It shouldn't be left running all the time.

Many sources consider this file and the entire Pando P2P network to be adware. So if you’re not extremely attached to it, you might opt to remove it. You'll find more information at http://www.prevx.com/filenames/2534520666672746317-X1/PMB.EXE.html.

We'd recommend removing this file using WinPatrol. First, kill it under Active Tasks. Then remove it from your Startup Programs. If running WinPatrol 8.x or later; right click the file then select "Delete file on Reboot". Finally, reboot your system and make sure the file is really gone.

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