The genuine Win.exe file is a software component of W32/Agobot-KN. Win.exe is a network worm (W32/Agobot-KN) that uses an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) backdoor in order to gain access to computers hosted on a network. The worm works by establishing an IRC channel to a remote server to obtain access to an infected computer. The worm can usually be found in the "C:\Windows\System32" folder as "RUNDLL.EXE" or "WIN.EXE". The worm modifies the system registry in order to launch itself at system startup. W32/Agobot-KN has been known to terminate critical system processes such as security software, Windows update, and try to override the Windows User Access Control layer. The worm also gathers data such as email addresses through the Windows Address Book to mail itself as an executable attachment to the compromised email addresses using its own SMTP engine. It will also attempt to steal product keys such as the Windows Product ID and keys from other computer applications including games. W32/Agobot-KN can be used to launch a denial-of-service (DoS) and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack against remote systems. Using an advanced anti-malware or anti-virus software to remove this worm is highly recommended.
The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file. Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the Win.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.
Description: Win.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. Win.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder—for instance C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Plugins\ or C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 147,456 bytes (42% of all occurrences), 858,624 bytes, 271 bytes or 13,179,660 bytes.
The program has no visible window. Win.exe is not a Windows system file.
Win.exe is able to monitor applications, record keyboard and mouse inputs and manipulate other programs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 62% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.
If Win.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 76% dangerous. The file size is 950,977 bytes (66% of all occurrences) or 10,071,530 bytes.
The Win.exe file is a file with no information about its developer. The software starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: win.ini, Run, User Shell Folders, MACHINE\Run).
It is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible.
Win.exe is able to monitor applications, record keyboard and mouse inputs and manipulate other programs.
If Win.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32, the security rating is 51% dangerous. The file size is 495,616 bytes (33% of all occurrences), 239,104 bytes or 86,016 bytes.
There is no file information. The program is not visible. The program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: win.ini, Run, User Shell Folders, MACHINE\Run).
It is not a Windows core file.
Win.exe is able to monitor applications, record keyboard and mouse inputs and manipulate other programs.
If Win.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 54% dangerous. The file size is 188,416 bytes.
External information from Paul Collins: There are different files with the same name:
"Microsoft Synchronization Manager" definitely not required. Added by the SDBOT.AK WORM!
"Remote Procedure Calls" definitely not required.
"Winhost" definitely not required. Added by the DLOADER-AP TROJAN!
Important: Some malware also uses the file name Win.exe, for example Trojan.Gen or Trojan.Gen.2 (detected by Symantec), and Worm:Win32/Rebhip or Worm:Win32/DungCoi.PA!MTB (detected by Microsoft). Therefore, you should check the Win.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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W32/Agobot-KN ist ein IRC-Backdoortrojaner und -Netzwerkwurm, der einen IRC-Kanal zu einem remoten Server aufbaut, um einem Eindringling den Zugriff auf den betroffenen Computer zu ermöglichen. Sam (further information)
command line parameters atul
win.exe is a process which is registered as the Agobot Trojan. "This Trojan allows attackers to access your computer from remote locations, stealing passwords, Internet banking and personal data. " Mike (further information)
Not sure if its the same file but both myself and a friend keep getting a message of a executable file win(with a group of numbers).exe trying to install. Im working on getting rid of it
I got win.exe after installing gillsoft secure disc creator (download from filecrop),My antivirus (Smart security 5) carantine this file,and I delete it. fourseven2001
Habe es auf aus versehen heruntergeladen und mich über Dateinamen gewundert. Dann habe ich es mit den Windows Mediacenter geöffnet und es hat alle Programme mit dem Mediacenterzeichen markiert und sie ließen sich nicht öffnen, stattdessen kam das Fenster vom Mediacenter wieder und dies ließ sich nicht schließen. anonym
There is a PC Virus that replaces win.exe with winvirus.exe, Klez. It starts with a Virus that causes PC BSOD, No windows but android unknown BSOD LapizPCExp
Summary: Average user rating of Win.exe:
based on 6 votes with 7 user comments.
One user thinks it's probably harmless.
5 users think Win.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.
4 users don't grade Win.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving Win issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with Win. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the Win.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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Sam (further information)
atul
Mike (further information)
fourseven2001
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LapizPCExp
Summary: Average user rating of Win.exe: based on 6 votes with 7 user comments. One user thinks it's probably harmless. 5 users think Win.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 4 users don't grade Win.exe ("not sure about it").