Multiple Programs – RUN.BAT and RUN.EXE

A file called run.bat may be a harmless file used to launch a program or carry out commands. Files with a .bat extension are referred to as 'Batch files'. These are text-based files with instructions that are carried out in order. These were more commonplace before Windows gained such widespread popularity. It is unlikely that such a file would need to be running all the time.

Unfortunately, some viruses use a file by this name as a handy way to launch malicious files. Examples of these include:
Remadmin.A - More info can be found at http://vic.zonelabs.com/tmpl/body/CA/virusDetails.jsp?VId=40174.

BAT.Eversaw.B@mm - More info can be found at http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/bat.eversaw.b@mm.html.

Files ending in .exe are executable files. Run.exe can also be used to start a program or it can be the main executable for that program. Because it is a short and common name, many programs use it.

Run.exe installs with the "All in One Spy" monitoring program. This program includes a key logger to record keys typed at the computer. It remembers websites visited and applications run. It can also take screenshots and record sounds. The program has legitimate uses for parental control or workplace productivity. But it can also be used by hackers to get personal information from you. More info can be found at http://www.allinonespy.com/.

There may also be malicious versions of run.exe described as "runs" or "spp". If you believe you have a virus or a malicious program, we'd recommend removing the file using WinPatrol. First, kill it under Active Tasks then remove it from your Startup Programs.

Safe if not Virus