MSHTA.exe aka. HTA

[Gi2]

Does anyone know much about this? I understand it is a MS HTML application host and MS is apparently working on a patch. What I don't understand is what it does and why it is a hook application. I found it on the reg but I don't want to delete until I am tot's sure as to what it is. Anyhoo, I see this on computers alot and my research has led me to believe it is a type of 'trojan' or bad file. Any info would be wicked--thanks!!!!!!!

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[ReddLefty]

It's part of the Windows Scripting Host which comes with Internet Explorer. Maybe if you update your IE and patch it might help.





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