just found a wierd program on my computer (DataSocket by National Instruments)

[oc-audica]

This new program was on my start menu today, I don't ever recall installing it!
wtf did i get pwned????

DataSocket by National Instruments

DataSocket simplifies live data exchange between different applications on one computer or between computers connected through a network. Although a variety of different technologies exist today to share data between applications, including TCP/IP, DDE, and others, most of these tools are not targeted for live data transfer. DataSocket, however, implements an easy-to-use, high-performance programming tool that is designed specifically for sharing and publishing live data in measurement and automation applications.

[ncttrnl]

Did you install anything else that might have installed it?

It looks like the type of thing that might come bundled with development/database/sysadmin type software.

[oc-audica]

Thats the first thing I thought but no, the only new programs recently was Avid Xpress, a video util.

im directly connected to a modem too i think its time to put my router back on, and reformat... cuz my norton is gone now too just all deleted

[ncttrnl]

Yeah... when your protection software disappears, its a good time to think about a system wipe.