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watch.exe

What is watch.exe?


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Windows Process Description:

The watch.exe file is a part of the Eicon NetworksLAN_DAEMON process.

The watch.exe file is not essential to the system. There are no current reports of malicious activity by the watch.exe process. The watch.exe software is commonly found in support software bundles that are included in the purchase of Eicon Networks modem devices. The user would then need to manually install the watch.exe application as support software for the hardware device. It is recommended that the user retain the watch.exe application to ensure the proper functioning of the Eicon Networks IDSN or ADSL modem that it was purchased with. The user can employ an updated system monitoring program to check the activities of the watch.exe software as some malware may disguise themselves as this process to gain entry into the system.

The most common file size of the watch.exe process is 217088 bytes, which comprises 50% of all occurrences on a computer running on a Windows XP operating system. Other known sizes for the watch.exe file are 20480 bytes, 90112 bytes, 48576 bytes, 364544 bytes, 48544 bytes, 24576 bytes, and 192512 bytes. The Eicon NetworksLAN_DAEMON process does not have a visible window. Once the system starts, the application begins to run automatically. The process does this by making an entry in the registry keys HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Run, C:/Windows/win.ini, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Explorer/User Shell Folders, and HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Explorer/User Shell Folders. The process has the ability to connect to the Internet and record input from the user. The user can choose to uninstall the program by choosing the Add/Remove Program function from the Control Panel.

The Eicon NetworksLAN_DAEMON process is associated with Eicon networks ISDN or ADSL modems. The process protocols the user's connection with numbers and duration. Aside from the watch.exe file, the Eicon NetworksLAN_DAEMON process also needs the callvu.exe process and the diinfo.exe file. These additional files are necessary to perform assorted tasks such as viewing connection statistics and proper and smooth function. The user can also choose to start the Eicon NetworksLAN_DAEMON process manually.

Author: Eicon Networks.

Author URL: http://www.dialogic.com/default.htm

Part Of: Eicon NetworksLAN_DAEMON

Memory Usage: Low uses about 284 KB of RAM.

System Process: No

Application: No

Background Process: Yes

Uses Network: Yes

Uses Internet: Yes

Hardware Related: Yes, associated with Eicon Networks IDSN or ADSL modems.

Common Path: C:\Program Files

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