cmappupdate.exe is a known spyware utility. The correct course of action is to remove this file, after backing up your system, and scanning for more viruses.

cmappupdate has been linked to the malware Adware.W32.CasinoClient, and should be cleaned immediately. Adware and spyware can be very tricky. Malware creators know their files will be removed if found, so they sometimes give the files names that are similar to known non-harmful files.

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If cmappupdate.exe is running on your system, there's probably more spyware or adware you haven't discovered. The best way to avoid problems with adware and other types of adware is to scan your system for free and get rid of all the bad files right now.

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