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config.exe file information

The process Configuration Utility for Intersil driver belongs to the software Belkin 11Mbps Wireless or SpeedStream Wireless LAN or Config.exe or D-Link DWL-650 Control Utility or Wireless LAN PC Card by Neesus Datacom Inc.

Description: File config.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 290,816 bytes (75% of all occurrence), 291,075 bytes.
config.exe is a file without information about the maker of this file. It is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices). config.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 50% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If config.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 95% dangerous. File size is 2,125,312 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 145,920 bytes. There is no description of the program. The program is not visible. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. It is not a Windows core file. The application listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. config.exe is able to hide itself, record inputs, monitor applications.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

• "ConfigServices" is not required to run at start up. Part of initial setup on a Compaq PC
• "Configuration Utility" is not required to run at start up. Controls linksys wireless connection. Available from the Desktop
• "Microsoft Config File" definitely not required. Added by the KILLFILES.GR TROJAN! This is malware that will attempt to delete all system dlls!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as config.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the config.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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