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scanregw.exe file information

The process belongs to the software WinZip or scanregw.exe or scanregw.exe" -vt yazb or Outerinfo by WinZip.

Description: scanregw.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows XP is 95690 bytes.
The process has no file description. The program is not visible. scanregw.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows core file. The process uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. scanregw.exe seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 82% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If scanregw.exe is located in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder then the security rating is 82% dangerous. File size is 72704 bytes. It is a file without information about the maker of this file. The program has no visible window. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows core file. The program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. scanregw.exe is able to monitor applications.

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

• "ScanRegistry" must run at start up. Scans the system registry and makes back-ups at start-up. Important should the registry become corrupt. The executable "Scanregw.exe" is located in %windir% (where %windir% is the Windows directory - C:\Windows or C:\Winnt)
• "ScanRegistry" definitely not required. Added by the STATOR WORM! Not to be confused with the legitimate ScanRegistry entry - which is a vital Windows file. The executable "Scanregw.exe" is located in %windir%\System (where %windir% is the Windows directory - C:\Windows or C:\Winnt). Runs from the registry RunServices key as opposed to the Run key

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