Hi roadhawk1,
First we have to establish whether it is real badware or a so-called false positive.
Description: proquota.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 50,176 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 45,056 bytes, 45,568 bytes.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. The file is a Windows system file. The program has a visible window. The file is a Microsoft signed file. proquota.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications, manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 0% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as proquota.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the proquota.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World. The malware variant is being described here:
http://www.prevx.com/filenames/814125165785198052-X1/PROQUOTA.EXE.htmlSo first check at virustotal.com
If malicious report here and we what further steps to take to secure your OS,
polonus
