This component is part of DiskSpace Explorer
Component Name: spex.exe
Description of : DiskSpace Explorer works much like the Windows Explorer - it displays your files and folders in a sensitive manner and shows you how much disk space is being wasted. Though free, DiskSpace is bundled with the Aureate/Radiate adware that silently installs a browser plug-in and starts to track your surfing habits. All collected information is then sent to its controlling server, which continuously feed back ads to your computer.
Recommendation for :
We recommend that the bundled adware be removed from your system.
Trusted: No
Trojan: No
Chronic: No
Adware: No
Carrier: Yes
Browser Hijacker: No
Dialer: No
Commercial Keylogger: No
Remote Administration Tool: No
Suspected: No
Company Name: East Technologies
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: This may be downloaded from various freeware sites.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: Jan-00