MPRexe.exe What is that?

[mxw]

Hi,
MPRexe.exe keep trying to access the internet when I go on-line. What is its sole purpose? Can I delete this .exe?

Thanks,
mxw ~Eeegads~

 

[Styx]

Look at this Google search result.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF8&q=MPRexe.exe&btnG=Google+Search

 

[mxw]

Hi Styx,

*I did look at that link you gave and I couldn't find anything I could understand.

I don't get any 'error messages'
However, I'd like to know:
What use is the MPRexe?
Why does it want to access the internet?
What is a Novell Network?
Does the Novell come with all PC's?

Please 'xcuse my utter ignorance, I don't mean to be a pain.
Thanks,
mxw ~Eeegads~

 

[mxw]

Okay, I've done some digging and this is what I've done...
~Eeegads~

Search - MPRexe outbound UDP(137)showed this result:
The exact same thing I'm getting ...

http://rmarq.pair.com/pgp-users/2000-September/000480.html

MPREXE.EXE
Wants to make an outbound UDP on nbname port (137)

Search - Block MPRexe outbound UDP (137) showed this result:

http://members.tripod.com/~KB0DSW/Internetsecurity.html

Block Inbound/Outbound Ports Unless Needed:
111 - 442 TCP and UDP In/Out
(Some Multiplayer Games and services do use these upper ports.
Use your own judgement based on your trust of the web site and
or program/service provided by them.)

Since I didn't have this error message before, just a few days ago,
I then assumed 'I do not need it' and have configured my firewall to
blocked future MPREXE.exe outbound UDP at port (137).

So, now I'll see if my computer has a problem with that new firewall rule.
Thanks kindly for reading and other suggestions are welcome

mxw ~Eeegads~

 

[Guest_imported]

its an spyware / ad program look up te key values in yrou registry and it has the info. i JUST deleted them myself or i woudl post them.

 

[KimberTech]

MPREXE.EXE is a Microsoft file that allows Windows to have more then one client and protocol. MPR stands for Multi (or Multiple) Provider Router. It's primary function is to route incoming and outgoing packet between the adapter and different clients. Kimber

The more I learn, the more I realize how much more there is to know!

 

[mxw]

Thank you,
treesus & KimberTech for your replies.

I did configure my firewall to blocked future MPREXE.exe outbound UDP at port (137) and have not experienced any further problems

Thanks again
mxw ~Eeegads~

 

[Kento]

mxw, click start--find files--and search your computer for MPREXE.EXE. How many do you find and what folders are they in? There should only be one and it would be in the system folder. I ask because if you find more than one such as one in your windows folder then you could have a trojan disguised as a legit windows file. I've seen that trick before.

 

[CountryBoyCanSurvive]

I just want to know if it is safe to delete MPREXE.exe or block it from accessing the internet. I have done some asking around and had various responses.

Thanks for any help you can prescribe

Cheers

 

[mxw]

Kento!
Eeegads ... I checked and I've got just one, whew!!
thanks eh!
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Hi CountryBoyCanSurvive,
! Copy it to disk. Delete it from your harddrive and see. If need be, you do have a copy

cheers,
mxw

~Eeegads~

 

[Kento]

If MPREXE.EXE wants to access the net then it might be due to a virus or trojan using that file so scan for one:

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

--an online virus scanner.

http://www.moosoft.com

--a very good trojan only scanner that's free to try.