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How to remove msconf error


The free file information forum can help you find out if msconf.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, adware which you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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msconf.exe file information

The process belongs to the software msconf.exe or Humba by Slayer.

Description: msconf.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 1,301,504 bytes (25% of all occurrence), 1,311,744 bytes, 172,578 bytes, 84,992 bytes.
There is no information about the maker of the file. The program is not visible. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows core file. The process uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. msconf.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications, record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 100% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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

  • "Microsoft Config" definitely not required. Added by the RBOT.PV WORM!
  • "Microsoft Config" definitely not required. Added by the RBOT-LG WORM!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as msconf.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the msconf.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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Summary: 1 user think msconf.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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