Unknown File

I found an unknown executable file on my computer today. It was called "dl.exe"

It just popped up a cmd prompt window and thats it. But after it did that my internet just wouldn't work. I was connected to my network and my friend's lappy was doing fine, but when I tried to load a page, it wouldn't load anything (it didn't even seem to try).

I did a system restore from and everything is fine now, but does anyone know what that could be?

 

I really hoped you did a full virus scan and spyware scan.

 

dl.exe is a nasty little bit of malware, that is apparently associated with the worm W32.Bagz@mm.

Two articles that briefly discuss dl.exe are:
http://www.softwaretipsandtricks.com/dangerous_files/413-SysDirdlexe.html
http://process.networktechs.com/dl.exe.php

and a whole host of other sources on the file come up with the following google search.

 

Do not open unknown files. Most important, never run unknown executables.
Google search brings the info on dl.exe up as first link. Consider doing a search before playing with unknown files. It would of forewarned you.

 

Indeed. Also, try right click > Scan with [name of virus scanner] for any future needs.

 

Yeah I didn't open it. It just opened on its own though...nasty little bugger