LSASS vs. lsass & wssvrs

My virus scan does not detect any virus. But I noticed a new file appearing in my root directory: C:/ that file is wssvrs.exe

When I googled it, the search returned data indicating this is a virus.

Also I noticed when scanning other pages, that a lot of messages refer to the lsass.exe file and its associated problems. I looked at mine and it's in all caps.
LSASS.EXE

Is that a problem?
OS is WIN2000 Pro V5.0 Build 2195 SP 4

The dates on the two files in questions are: wssvrs.exe June 17, 2004
LSASS.EXE is Jul 14, 2003 modified Dec 19, 2004

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by jmar2

My virus scan does not detect any virus. But I noticed a new file appearing in my root directory: C:/ that file is wssvrs.exe

When I googled it, the search returned data indicating this is a virus.

Also I noticed when scanning other pages, that a lot of messages refer to the lsass.exe file and its associated problems. I looked at mine and it's in all caps.
LSASS.EXE

Is that a problem?
OS is WIN2000 Pro V5.0 Build 2195 SP 4

The dates on the two files in questions are: wssvrs.exe June 17, 2004
LSASS.EXE is Jul 14, 2003 modified Dec 19, 2004

Thanks.

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Looks like a worm. Rbot.

http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/viru...BOT.AS&VSect=T

Good removal instruction shere. Otherwise a Google of the file name will give you a lot of info too.

emr