How to remove ntos error

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ntos.exe file information

The process belongs to the software ntos.exe by unknown.

Description: File ntos.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 156672 bytes (4% of all occurrence), 365568 bytes, 58368 bytes, 263680 bytes, 390656 bytes, 257536 bytes, 412672 bytes, 259584 bytes, 403968 bytes, 262144 bytes, 441856 bytes, 535552 bytes, 545280 bytes, 121856 bytes, 513536 bytes, 105984 bytes, 368640 bytes, 343552 bytes, 272366 bytes, 377344 bytes, 196608 bytes, 488960 bytes, 92160 bytes, 113401 bytes.
The program has a visible window. Program has no file description. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Userinit, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 48% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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

found during installing shared game/could be spyware or worm or wild-trojan
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According to my Google Search results it seems to be a Virus / Trojan / Worm (...) I have shut down the process... see what happens now.
Erik (further information)

Summary: 2 users suspect danger. 1 user think ntos.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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