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mswinup.exe file information

The process belongs to the software mswinup.exe or Proccess ID by unknown.

Description: mswinup.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 25398 bytes (45% of all occurrence), 573440 bytes, 61440 bytes.
The application has no file description. The program has no visible window. File mswinup.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). mswinup.exe is not a Windows core file. The process uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. mswinup.exe is able to hide itself, record inputs, manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 96% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If mswinup.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 85% dangerous. File size is 1015808 bytes. Program has no file description. It is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The application uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. File mswinup.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. mswinup.exe is able to hide itself.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as mswinup.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the mswinup.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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MSWINUP.EXE is Trojan/Backdoor
  paul   (further information)
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There is a virus in this files name though wether it can also be a nor
  goddard   (further information)
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IrcWorm 1.4
  DragonReborn  

Summary: 2 users think mswinup.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 1 user doesn't grade mswinup.exe ("not sure about it").

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