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winamp.exe file information

The process Winamp belongs to the software Winamp () or EncFlac or DFX for Winamp or winamp.exe or SHOUTcast Source DSP or BeatHarness for Winamp 2x or Dolby for Winamp or SqrSoft® Advanced Crossfading or DFX 8 for Winamp or Dee by Nullsoft (www.winamp.com).

Description: File winamp.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ (normally C:\Program Files\Winamp\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 1075200 bytes (12% of all occurrence), 980992 bytes, 1162240 bytes, 1136640 bytes, 1137664 bytes, 1022464 bytes, 1118720 bytes, 1101824 bytes, 1055744 bytes, 1021440 bytes, 1136128 bytes, 1250816 bytes, 970240 bytes, 980480 bytes, 1144320 bytes, 1059328 bytes, 979456 bytes, 1117696 bytes, 1074176 bytes, 622080 bytes, 1120768 bytes, 1128448 bytes, 908800 bytes, 1327616 bytes, 969216 bytes, 633344 bytes, 1092608 bytes, 1016320 bytes, 1151488 bytes, 968192 bytes, 846848 bytes.
winamp.exe is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. winamp.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 32% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If winamp.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 86% dangerous. File size is 90624 bytes (20% of all occurrence), 60295 bytes, 95232 bytes, 53569 bytes, 55808 bytes, 94720 bytes, 158208 bytes, 81920 bytes, 55004 bytes. winamp.exe is a file without information about the maker of this file. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). It is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. winamp.exe is able to monitor applications.

External information from Paul Collins:

• "Winamp" definitely not required. Added by the AGOBOT-MC WORM! Note - this is NOT the Winamp Media Player (WinAmpa.exe)

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

Not sure about this. I know it is a media player but I haven't installed it and it starts up when i start up the computer. Also it's sends more than 500 packets to the internet - Not a good thing cause I cant use the internet now. If you're having problems and haven't installed winamp, go to msconfig and disable it. My internet works now...!
  SUMO  

Is part of WINAMP player. Great treat up to bleu screen problems if using lower versions than 5.31, so please update your winamp software immediately. Earlier versions could be hacked.
  Bert   (further information)

Nullsoft Winamp player. Preferred over Windows Media Player.
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This is one of the most popular media player.
  Filipp   (further information)

Winamp is a free MP3/IT/WMA/ETC player for windows made by Nullsoft. it is completely harmless. I have run this through a VM. winampa.exe loads the base of the Winamp application and asks upd.winamp.nullsoft.com if a version of winamp.exe that is greater than the currently installed is availible. the application itself listens to the internet to get the list of SOUTcast, XM, and AOL radio and video streams. these streams are not monitored by Nullsoft, so user warieness is advised.
  NULL-MAN  

Winamp.exe - Läuft. wenn dieses Programm aktiv ist
  KingIbo   (further information)

Nullsoft WinAmp media player. Note: in "Preferences", it is good if you disable "Chack for new versions of Winamp at startup" in order to avoid an loop-related exploit.
  m0rph3us   (further information)

C:/windows/system32/winamp.exe
   

Processo tranquillo,e' winamp player mp3
  PrOgMaTrIx   (further information)

this file is nothing to do with winamp its a worm called Agobot-MC that disguses itself as winamp.
  v00d00  

If you want less (or no) security risk with winamp as well as minimal processor usage I recommend using Winamp 2.8 and disabling the 'check for new versions at startup' check box on the main preferences page. Also disable the 'winampa' service with your 'msconfig' as it is not needed to run the app.
  Ohms  

MP3 player
   

media player.
  LoY-RoY   (further information)

WinAmp Media Player
  Jason  

Winamp 5.07 Full
  Pascal  

Simple but useful Multi-Media Player. Been using it for many years.
  Ben!  

Mediaplayer, not dangerous
  z3r0   (further information)

Just the winamp Executable, download the new version to be secured against hackers...
  Shio   (further information)

Just Winamp....
  h2k.nl  

Das ist das beliebte Audio- und Video-Playbacktook WinAmp.
  Vampire   (further information)

Potential security-risc as there where allready many flaws and there will be more. Below link is just bone/b example ;)
  LizzardX   (further information)

Media Player (MP3)
   

its winamp it cant be dangerous
  roman   (further information)

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