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How to remove the brwconf virus


Most antivirus programs identify brwconf.exe as malware.
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Brwconf.exe file information

The brwconf.exe process does not contain any indication of the producer (the software author) or the software with which it is associated.

Description: The file brwconf.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows 7/XP is 49,152 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/brwconf.exe.html 
The process has no file description. The file is not a Windows core file. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. The process uses ports to connect to a LAN or the Internet. brwconf.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications and manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 76% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Recommended: Identify brwconf.exe related errors

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as brwconf.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the brwconf.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.



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User Comments

This file is added by the W32/Stratio-BN worm
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Summary: Average user rating of brwconf.exe: based on 1 votes with 1 reviews.
1 user think brwconf.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.


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