WhatIsThatFile.com – Lookup For Unknown Applications/Files

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).

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

WhatIsThatFile — HomePage

–Via CyberNetNews

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6 Responses to “WhatIsThatFile.com – Lookup For Unknown Applications/Files”

1. Vaibhav says:

   December 8, 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

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2. Techblissonline.com says:

   December 10, 2007 at 8:30 pm

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

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3. Amit Bhawani Patel says:

   December 11, 2007 at 1:09 pm

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

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4. Subhash says:

   December 11, 2007 at 2:50 pm

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

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5. Venkat says:

   December 11, 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.

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6. Puneet says:

   December 13, 2007 at 9:43 am

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

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