Prutsct.exe is a Spyware.e2give. Prutsct.exe monitors user Internet activity and private information. It sends stolen data to a hacker site. Related files: %ProgramFiles%\E2g\iebhos.dll %Windir%\pi1.exe %System%\pruttct.exe %System%\skytown.exe %System%\prutpct.exe %System%\ptech.exe %System%\prutsct.exe %System%\askearth17.exe %UserProfile%\Desktop\filgmo.exe %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\ei.exe Adds the value: "pruttct" = "[path to Adware]" "filgmo" = "C:\Documents and Settings\symantec\Desktop\filgmo.exe" to the Windows startup registry keys. More info: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avc... Removal: Kill prutsct.exe process and remove prutsct.exe from Windows startup using antivirus (also check How To Remove section)Startup Optimizer.