How to remove LogWatNT error

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LogWatNT.exe file information

The process LogWatNT belongs to the software LogWatNT.exe or Computer Associates LogWatNT or Event Log Watch or CA Licensing or Data Transport Service or LogWatNT.exe by Computer Associates (www.ca.com) or Computer Associates International, Inc (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 XP are 50176 bytes (80% of all occurrence), 49152 bytes, 50688 bytes, 50976 bytes, 64074 bytes, 55296 bytes.
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.

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If LogWatNT.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 31% dangerous. File size is 53248 bytes. The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows core file. You can uninstall this program in the control panel.

If LogWatNT.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\ then the security rating is 26% dangerous. File size is 53248 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.

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

Makes it impossible to install McAfee suite
Wim

CA's BPWin for example licensing service
fx (further information)

Crashes My PC Occasionally
Bob

It is associated with Computer Associates, computers running etrust antivirus typically have this program installed
Kasual Quent

its part of CA innoculate it
juan colmenares

CA says this is a run once program to install a patch... why does everyone have it?? why does it keep showing up on slow cmpts? I thinks there is more to this..
David (further information)

C:\Program Files\CA\SharedComponents\CA_LIC\LogWatNT.exe Running As A System Service REG Path HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\LogWatch Run Command Line Enter 'net stop LogWatch' This Will Stop It. Next Delete Reg Key This Will Keep It From Starting Up Next Time.
Kevin

comes from eTrust.. lingers after uninstall.. annoying... tried with regcleaner but still trying
anti spy

part of eZTrust anti spy program..to rid PC of this error you need to delete anything named "Computer Associates" or "LogWatNT.exe" you can do this with Regcleaner and from windows search. I prefer using Spybot Search and destroy, Adaware SE etc.
anti-spy

Dr Watson Log file

stays resident and pretends to be a system process even after removal of pestpatrol, how lame is that. only way i can see to remove it is reinstalling windows
pika unforgiven

it's part of CA innoculate it

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Summary: 13 users think LogWatNT.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 3 users suspect danger. 2 users doesn't grade LogWatNT.exe ("not sure about it").

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