• Properties:

• System Process: No
• Background Process: Yes
• Application Process:Yes
• Common Path:
  C:\ Program Files\ Sophos Sweep\ icload95.exe
• Uses Network:No
• Uses Internet:Yes

Description:

The process icload95.exe is also called Sophos InterCheck Loader for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me operating systems. InterCheck is a real-time virus detection utility for most workstations. It offers almost full transparency and nominal impact on local and network performance because of its unique verification process that reduces workstation overheads.

The icload95.exe application scans the InterCheck client first when a file is accessed on a workstation. If considered clean, a checksum for the file is added to a file, which lists authorized items that are locally held on each workstation. Any subsequent access to these authorized files no longer requires the scanning process to be started again. Only if a file is updated or new ones are created will the process icload95.exe start the verification process.

The program icload95.exe sets a small icon in the system tray. This InterCheck Monitor icon allows users to view current log files and anti-virus activities. Along with the InterCheck Monitor is an Auto Upgrade feature that checks each users workstation when they log on, downloads files, applies any program updates, and installs new virus identification files held on the central server.

The main strength of the Sophos Antivirus, of which the file icload95.exe is a part, lies in its simple interface making it appealing to smaller networks with limited IT support. It is simple for users to select drives for on-demand scans or to schedule a scan at regular intervals. The icload95.exe programs reaction to viruses is designed not to cause panic to its users just a simple screen telling you that the virus has been found. Its ability to monitor and automatically dispatch boot sector viruses as well as macro viruses is extensive, thus it is chosen by most system administrators.

The icload95.exe file creates auto-run entries in the system registry with the following registry keys: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\ Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Run. These entries cause the process icload95.exe to load at the Windows startup process.

Sophos PLC created the icload95.exe program. It is a world leader in IT security, network access control, and innovative web security products that filter traffic for security threats, spam, and policy infringements.

Recommendations:

This is a safe process. There is no necessity to remove this process from your system or change it in any way.