How to remove the svdw32 virus

Most antivirus programs identify svdw32.exe as malware.
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Svdw32.exe file information

The process known as Server for Directplay windows (version 32) appears to be part of software svdw32 or Svdw32 For DXplay by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com).

Description: The file svdw32.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 603,648 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 3,365,888 bytes.
The program is not visible. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The file is not a Windows core file. The process uses ports to connect to a LAN or the Internet. svdw32.exe is able to hide itself. Therefore the technical security rating is 70% dangerous.

Recommended: Identify svdw32.exe related errors

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as svdw32.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the svdw32.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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