Use the Microsoft Autoruns utility to see if the process is set to launch automatically. You can disable or delete the entry from the Logon tab to stop it from reappearing.
Marcus froze. He hadn't seen a /recover flag. He tried it. The VM recovered instantly – but a new folder appeared: SPB_LOGS . Inside: his name, his IP address, and a timestamp. spbup.exe
The file wasn’t from 2007. It was created three days ago. Use the Microsoft Autoruns utility to see if
Restoring archive: MEMORY_2007.sbp Please wait… He hadn't seen a /recover flag
: While spbup.exe itself is not malicious, some malware can disguise itself as this process to avoid detection. If you notice spbup.exe consuming excessive system resources or running when you are not using Norton products, it might be worth investigating further to ensure it's not a fake or if your system has been compromised.