How to remove an LogWatNT error

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LogWatNT.exe file information

The process known as LogWatNT belongs to software Computer Associates LogWatNT or Event Log Watch or Data Transport Service or CA LogWatNT or CA Licensing by Computer Associates (www.ca.com) or Computer Associates International (www.ca.com) or CA (www.ca.com).

Description: LogWatNT.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" - mainly C:\Program Files\CA\SharedComponents\CA_LIC\. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 50,176 bytes (80% of all occurrences), 49,152 bytes and 6 more variants.
There is no file information. The program is not visible. File LogWatNT.exe is not a Windows core file. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. Therefore the technical security rating is 71% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
You could uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Data Transport Service or Unicenter Service Desk).

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If LogWatNT.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 27% dangerous. The file size is 53,248 bytes (98% of all occurrences), 69,632 bytes, 221,184 bytes or 75,016 bytes. The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows core file. You can uninstall this program in the control panel.
You could uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > CA Licensing or Kensington PCKey LE).

If LogWatNT.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 30% dangerous. The file size is 53,248 bytes (85% of all occurrences) or 69,632 bytes. The program is not visible. The application can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. The file is not a Windows core file.
You could uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > CA Licensing).

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as LogWatNT.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the LogWatNT.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

Part of CA Arcserve Backup, stayed after Arcserve removed. Disabled it.

Can be prevented from running by disabling Event Log Watch service
Derek Hansell

simply end task on lic98service.exe and then rename the CA folder and re-install the product
Proptop (further information)

Installed w/ CA software for Licencing; doesn't uninstall when sftwr removed
EScott

This file might be essetial for programms using it, so remember what you do! If you do not know just give it a try disabling it. Preventing the process from starting can be performed with standard window's tools. Registry hacking, manually editing is not necessary. You can go to the "services" and *SIMPLY STOP IT* and change the start options. Type to prompt: "mmc services.msc" (just tried on XP), lookup "Event Log Watch" (deutsch: "Ereignisprotokoll-Überwachung") and change the state. See taskmanager to confirm the vanishing of the process "LogWatNT.exe".
Nobs

Part CA/Etrust; lingers so at command prompt: sc delete logwatch
Scott

Still after installation (and following removing) ERWin
AlRight

Came to me after a clean-out. etrust was here from last owner. what a pain every time i log on. I will delete relic CA files, let you know
Jenny

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Summary: Average user rating of LogWatNT.exe: based on 39 votes with 9 reviews.

21 users think LogWatNT.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 4 users think it's probably harmless. 9 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 5 users suspect danger. 5 users doesn't grade LogWatNT.exe ("not sure about it").

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