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dns.exe file information

The process Domain Name System (DNS) Server or FTP Serv-U Daemon belongs to the software Microsoft® Windows® Operating System or Serv-U or dns.exe by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com) or Cat Soft (www.cat-soft.com).

Description: dns.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 442880 bytes (40% of all occurrence), 421888 bytes, 6748 bytes.
The program has no visible window. dns.exe is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. The process uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. Therefore the technical security rating is 11% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If dns.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 56% dangerous. File size is 707584 bytes (75% of all occurrence), 442880 bytes. The program has no visible window. The process listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. It is not a Windows core file. File dns.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. dns.exe is able to hide itself.

If dns.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 70% dangerous. File size is 707584 bytes. The program is not visible. File dns.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. It is not a Windows core file. The process uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. dns.exe is able to hide itself.

If dns.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 74% dangerous. File size is 610376 bytes.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as dns.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the dns.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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Its the file that runs the MS DNS server afik
   

Summary: 2 users think dns.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.

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