wv.exe is a Spyware.Winvest. wv.exe monitors user Internet activity and private information. It sends stolen data to a hacker site. Related files: %ProgramFiles%\wv\wvh.dll %ProgramFiles%\wv\wvres.dll %ProgramFiles%\wv\wv.exe %Windir%\sysninit.dll %Windir%\spoder.dll %Windir%\syswvnt.dll %Windir%\syswvh.dll %Windir%\loaddll.exe %Windir%\syswvwin.dll %Windir%\syswvmail.dll %Windir%\loaddll.dll Adds the value: "loaddll" = "loaddll.exe" "(Default)" = "C:\Program Files\wv\wv.exe" to the Windows startup registry keys. More info: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avc... Removal: Kill wv.exe process and remove wv.exe from Windows startup using antivirus (also check How To Remove section)Startup Optimizer.