How to remove an mswinext error

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Mswinext.exe file information

The process known as MSN® Toolbar or Bing Bar belongs to software MSN Toolbar or Bing Bar by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com).

Description: mswinext.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 240,992 bytes (37% of all occurrences), 243,544 bytes and 6 more variants.
The program has no visible window. The file has a digital signature. It is not a Windows core file. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. mswinext.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 54% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you are having problems with mswinext.exe, you could also uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Add/Remove programs ⇒ Bing Bar or MSN Toolbar or use the software provider's support ^[1][2].

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

Not much. But my virus program (norton internet security 2010) told me it's i virus. I deleted it. But im not sure if it really is that dangerous for you computer
Wijk

All I know that it takes abundant amount of memory to run it and it is slowing down my users PC's.
Whiz_1979

This is simple the MSN toolbar. A resource hog
robertv (further information)

Apparently it is Microsoft's "Bing Bar". Runs From: C:\Program Files\MSN Toolbar\Platform\ version here \mswinext.exe. It consumes an abnormally large amount of memory, even when a browser is not in use. You can remove it from control panel- Add/Remove Programs: "Bing bar" or "MSN Toolbar". Avira Antivirus does not detect any virus' when its run/scaned.
Dizzario (further information)

It's from MSN toolbar. I don't need it though.
Max

delete the bing bar in programmes and that does the trick
Ian Mason

Mine runs in the MSN toolbar directory
Steve Weaver

mswinext.exe is part of the MSN Toolbar. If mswinext.exe is giving you any problems, it is not harmful other than being a big resource hog. Go to your Control Panel, delete the MSN toolbar using Add/Remove Programs and mswinext.exe will leave with it.
Elena

mswinext.exe uses internet resources without your knowledge or control. It slows your computer down by 100 % using virtual memory and causing several Virtual Memory alert warnings. My computer virtually went into a complete stand still. I have now removed it from my PC and removed MS Win Toolbar to ensure my PC runs fast and efficiently. I have a ‘NEW’ PC since removing it! Definitely one of Bill Gates’ worst programs developed.
Laurence

uses some CPU - Sysinternals autoruns,exe told me that this is started as part of Bing Bar - cannot remember I opted to install Bing Bar - deactivated Bing Bar in autoruns
droider

Listen to Ian Mason; I followed his direction and it did do the trick!
Nigel Campbell

if you would prefer to keep the bing toolbar, you might choose to disable msiwinext.exe in task manager or manage add-ons. Erasing it completely may effect Internet explorer from accessing other programs. I would think it's main purpose is to gather personal information re browsing habits.
Dennis

It is yet another Windoze resource hog. Use the Task Manager to end this process each session to speed up your CPU when necessary.
melito

Summary: Average user rating of mswinext.exe: based on 10 votes with 13 reviews.

1 user think mswinext.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 6 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 1 user think mswinext.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 4 users doesn't grade mswinext.exe ("not sure about it").

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