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whatisthatfile.com Users are generally confused about different applications running in the background, all the backround running applications can be seen in the Windows Task Manager [ Ctrl + Shift + Escape ] there could be some applications which you cannot identify, Then WhatIsThatFile can be to your rescue. It is like a dictionary for lookup for over 3000 unknown files/applications .

Just enter the filename in the searchbox and it will highlight files that are potentially dangerous, such as a virus or malware, and give a brief description of each. It will even let you know if an application is a prime target for infections, such as Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe).

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Anyone can edit the information for a particular file, or add a file themselves, but they are subject to the approval.

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  • 6 Responses to: "WhatIsThatFile.com - Lookup For Unknown Applications/Files"

    1. 1 Vaibhav
      Saturday, December 8th, 2007 at 4:04 pm

      Nice find buddy, the best part it is that ou can add your own information if you have any, and i found some files that showed no results.
      useful ;)
      Vaibhav’s last blog post..Customize Quick Access Toolbar in Word 2007

    2. 2 Techblissonline.com
      Monday, December 10th, 2007 at 8:30 pm

      yes real nice find…i needed it…cheers,Rajesh

      Techblissonline.com’s last blog post..Domain name - How did i choose Techblissonline dot com?

    3. 3 Amit Bhawani Patel
      Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 at 1:09 pm

      It would be great if there was a local version of this software which can scan our PC.
      Amit

      Amit Bhawani Patel’s last blog post..Download Unlimited Free Music in New Nokia Handsets

    4. 4 Subhash
      Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 at 2:50 pm

      Nice template dude… i think u can still increase its productivity ….and nice blog…..

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    5. 5 Venkat
      Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 at 5:35 pm

      @ Vaibhav, Techblissonline.com Thanks for the comments

      @Amit I agree, shall post if I come across such an app.

      @Subhash Thanks for the suggestion Subhash, will try to improve.

      Venkat’s last blog post..WhatIsThatFile.com - Lookup For Unknown Applications/Files

    6. 6 Puneet
      Thursday, December 13th, 2007 at 9:43 am

      Its a good one frd … something unique ;) brb for some more

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