How to remove logon error

logon.exe file information

The process Logon belongs to the software logon.exe or Progetto or msi Logon or Primary Logon by Leisure Ltd or msi or Leisure Adv. Ltd or Leisure box Ltd.

Description: logon.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 90624 bytes (31% of all occurrence), 32768 bytes, 242656 bytes, 53009 bytes, 22016 bytes, 197120 bytes, 72704 bytes, 826880 bytes, 34816 bytes, 60928 bytes, 47784 bytes, 147225 bytes.
There is no description of the program. The file is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. logon.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The process uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell). logon.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 86% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

If logon.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 66% dangerous. File size is 69632 bytes. There is no information about the maker of the file. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell). File logon.exe is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. logon.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder.

If logon.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 17% dangerous. File size is 82944 bytes. The program has a visible window. The file is not a Windows core file.

If logon.exe is located in C:\ then the security rating is 46% dangerous. File size is 45568 bytes.

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

• "Customizer2000" can run at start up. Automatic logon feature of Customizer 2000 - "a special utility which is designed to optimize Win9x/ME performance. The program lets you explore the many hidden settings in Windows, and make changes"
• "Logon.exe" definitely not required. Added by the ZINS.A TROJAN!
• "update run dos" definitely not required.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as logon.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the logon.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.

logon.exe by Leisure Ltd is an adware that uses explorer.exe to pop up ads in chinese. The ad's looks similar to the msn messenger generated alerts. Ads will be triggered when browse to some sites. For me, www.youtube.com will trigger the ad pop-up
  Ray  

All that I know is that once AVG removed this from my computer the computer reboot itself and was never able to come back up again I will let you know if I find out more when I repair this
  Luci-  

system process
  Any  

Ich hatte einen Trojaner mit alias logon.exe. Einfach Prozess abschießen und Run eintrag löschen!
  marc9  

Mine is NOT from MSI - it was installed as a part of a backdoor app
   

since this file showed up in my startup items, my comp is wacked
  arita   (further information)

MSI SecureDoc--File encrypter--Handy for encrypting any kind of file into your HD. It has a password to keep others from decrypting the files.
  JC   (further information)

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