photes.exe is a Trojan.PPdoor-P. photes.exe modifies data on the computer photes.exe monitors user Internet activity and private information. It sends stolen data to a hacker site. Related files: %System%\photes.exe %System%\swbkbtaa.dll %System%\vnetbsh.dll More info: http://www.sophos.com/virusinfo/analyses... Removal: Kill photes.exe process and remove photes.exe from Windows startup using antivirus (also check How To Remove section)Startup Optimizer.