p_981116.exe is not spyware or a virus. This file, and Win32 Cabinet Self-Extractor are known to be legitimate files.

Malware and viruses can infect your hard drive very easily, even if you only surf the internet. The fact that this file is not malware doesn't mean your hard drive is not infected.

Using this free hard drive scanning toolis a good way to avoid any future problems with malware and viruses.