How to remove system32 error

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system32.exe file information

The process Windows System File belongs to the software system32.exe or Microsoft Windows Operating System or Sistema operacional Microsoft Windows or mIRC by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com) or system.

Description: system32.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 14,176 bytes (35% of all occurrence), 114,176 bytes, 381,952 bytes, 86,016 bytes, 1,409,733 bytes, 1,317,053 bytes, 49,152 bytes.
It is not a Windows core file. There is no information about the maker of the file. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program has no visible window. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. system32.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications, record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 79% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If system32.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 78% dangerous. File size is 27,648 bytes (25% of all occurrence), 79,097 bytes, 294,975 bytes, 71,715 bytes. There is no information about the maker of the file. It is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). system32.exe is able to monitor applications, record inputs, hide itself.

If system32.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 90% dangerous. File size is 241,664 bytes. It is a file without information about the maker of this file. The program is not visible. File system32.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. It is not a Windows system file. The process uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. system32.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications, manipulate other programs.

If system32.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 66% dangerous. File size is 1,706,496 bytes.

If system32.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 90% dangerous. File size is 11,031 bytes.

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

"" definitely not required. Added by the AGOBOT-KU WORM! Note - has a blank entry under the Startup Item/Name field
"Microsofot x386 System Monitor" definitely not required. Added by the WOOTBOT.M WORM!
"msn" definitely not required. Added by the KITRO.A WORM!
"Sygate Personal Firewall" definitely not required. Added by the RBOT.VI WORM!
"System32" definitely not required. Added by any number of WORMS or TROJANS!
"SystemSAS" definitely not required. Added by the KWBOT.C WORM!
"Windows-System" definitely not required. Added by the LOGPOLE.C WORM!

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

the system 32 is the folder that contains all the stuff to keep windows running anyway windows wont let you delete it because it keeps windows working.If you did delete it window will crash

its a virus and its been known to bog down the internet too
dr. awsome

smart card reader
tonis sander

system32\sovfsgco.dll
don

it only does that for a selected amount of time, it will eventurally quit, and you'll be fast
AnthonyHicksonx1

Very difficult so far to remove.

Teil des PC Security Test 2005

It´s a part from a Virus or Worm! Must be deleted! I had problems with it.
Matthias

I know that it Locks the Task manager, Regedit, and msconfig. It always replacces itself in the WINDOWS folder and so far, can't be deleted.
Vincent C

Backdoor.SdBot.aa checked with Kapersky online virus scanner installs itself in the registry: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell = "Explorer.exe C:\WINNT\System32\System32.exe" original entry is only "Explorer.exe"
Martin Gwosdz (further information) (further information)

Summary: 3 users think system32.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users suspect danger. 3 users think system32.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 2 users doesn't grade system32.exe ("not sure about it").

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