Backweb.exe

[tmorg2]

what is backweb.exe?

[mellyJ]

This question has been asked before on Answerbank - some of the answers received include the following:

http://www.backweb.com/technology/
check this website out ' it tells you all about backweb, it products and applications.


Quote: "Automatically detects internet connection and downloads any available updates. Typical on Compaq and HP PC's but not restricted to those OEM's. Resource hog and often causes malfunctions. Available via Start -> Programs - not required". Source: http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_pages/b.htm
Cheers, PD

I tried searching on www.mcafee.com for it, I don't think it's a virus luckily! But you never know. Go here to sign up to this dispatch service. They will email you about any new viruses. Other target=_blank>http://dispatch.mcafee.com/default.asp?
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wise, sorry, I cannot help you about that file!! Bye.
computerman Sun 11/11/2001


If your machine is a Compaq machine, it could be a program that runs only when you are on-line and checks for updates to the system from compaq. I worked tech support for them a long time ago and I remember a utility that came pre-installed on several of their machines
thundley Sat 17/11/2001


Backweb.exe is a file placed in the Windows directory of your PC (Usually) buy an old free ISP called "Globalfreeway". It was the best free ISP but unfortunately it does not exist any more. This file is safe do delete and is not a virus.
snotty41 Tue 20/11/2001


I don't know about the free ISP software, but I do know that Backweb.exe is loaded onto Hewlett Packard machines. It connects to a server of theirs to download HP updates and isn't harmful.
SomeGuy Fri 30/11/2001