P2PNetworking

Classification

Category :

Spyware

Type :

Spyware

Aliases :

Adware:W32/P2PNetworking, Adware.P2PNetworking

Summary

P2PNetworking is an installation agent for third party software that uses peer-to-peer file sharing technology.

After the installation of the third party software, the agent shares that software to other machines that has P2PNetworking installed. P2PNetworking uses bandwidth and CPU time after it has served its installation function.

Removal

Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it may block the file from running, move it to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or ask you to select an action.

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

  • Check for the latest database updates

    First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.

  • Submit a sample

    After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.

    Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.

  • Exclude a file from further scanning

    If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.

    Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Technical Details

P2PNetworking is a product of Joltid Ltd.

P2PNetworking comes bundled with other software as an installation agent. P2PNetworking remains active on the user's computer after the installation is complete. Software distributors may buy a service from Joltid to have their software distributed with P2PNetworking. That service provides a bandwidth advantage for the distributors and moves the cost to the users with P2PNetworking installed on their machines.

When software is downloaded to an end user's computer, it is downloaded from other P2PNetworking sources. When complete, the download is automatically shared upstream to other computers with P2PNetworking installed. The component remains active and takes bandwidth and CPU time without the users' knowledge.