Startup program entry details:

MBkLogOnHook (LogOnHook.exe)

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Description:

Part of McAfee Data Backup (now Online Backup) - which "takes the hassle out of manually backing up all of your valuable digital files - from Microsoft Outlook email and contacts to treasured family photos". Available as a stand-alone product or included in Internet Security and Total Protection. The exact purpose of this entry is unknown at present but it unloads after startup

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

• Key(s): HKLM\Run
• Name: MBkLogOnHook
• Data: C:\Program Files\McAfee\MBK\LogOnHook.exe

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): LogOnHook
• Startup Item (Vista/7): McAfee Data Backup
• Command: C:\Program Files\McAfee\MBK\LogOnHook.exe

Windows Defender (Start → All Programs → Windows Defender → Tools → Software Explorer)

• Name: McAfee Data Backup
• Startup Value: C:\Program Files\McAfee\MBK\LogOnHook.exe

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MBkLogOnHook] C:\Program Files\McAfee\MBK\LogOnHook.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MBkLogOnHook] C:\Programme\McAfee\MBK\LogOnHook.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MBkLogOnHook] C:\Archivos de programa\McAfee\MBK\LogOnHook.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MBkLogOnHook] C:\Programmer\McAfee\MBK\LogOnHook.exe

Other information:

• File location: %ProgramFiles%\McAfee\MBK
• File properties "Description": LogonHook
• Purpose: Backup utility
• Program disable option: None
• Shortcut(s) available: None
• Vendor/Publisher: McAfee, Inc.
• Product(s): McAfee Internet Security
• Tested: Yes

Note:

• %ProgramFiles% - refers to the Program Files folder; typically the path is C:\Program Files
• HKLM refers to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

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