How to remove winampa error

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winampa.exe file information

The process belongs to the software Winamp or winampa.exe or winampa.exe" by NullSoft.

Description: File winampa.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ or in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder (e.g. C:\Program Files\Winamp\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 33792 bytes (42% of all occurrence), 35328 bytes, 12288 bytes, 36352 bytes, 10752 bytes, 7680 bytes, 211414 bytes, 37376 bytes, 24576 bytes.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. The application has no file description. winampa.exe is not a Windows system file. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. Therefore the technical security rating is 28% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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

• "Taskmon driver" definitely not required.
• "Win l5oahder" definitely not required. Added by the SPYBOTER.GEN VIRUS! Not the valid Winamp Agent which uses the same filename. This resides in the System32 sub-folder wheras real one is located in the winamp folder
• "Winampa" can run at start up. Loads the System Tray icon for the WinAmp media player. Can be used to mantain file associations so programs like QuickTime and RealPlayer don't take over as default player for various media types. Available via Start -> Programs

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

Links: winampa.exe, winampa.exe

Is part of WinAmp
  Jaap  

Allows Winamp to retain file associations; unnecessary, as Winamp can be set to re associate on app start. Allows access to bookmarks from tray icon when app closed. Normal part of Winamp - right click and choose 'disable' and it's gone if you don't use it. Takes about 2,500K of memory when running. Appears to slightly slow Winamp start?
  PVTele   (further information)

Winampa.exe is the agent for winamp that lives in the system tray. I think harmless.
  Matthewbratt  

Its part of the Winamp agent and allows the winamp agent to start up normally. IFF however you disable winamp agent then this program is just using up your memory (although barely anything when you think about it). If you delete it however you will be unable to run winamp agent in the future but i guess you could just reinstall winamp.
  Dr. Funky Monkey  

Nicht gefährlich. Lediglich unnötig speicherfressend ... -.-'
  Marina   (further information)

winamp agent option and move this
   

Maintains Winamp file associations. Can be switched of in Winamp - Preferences - File Types - Winamp Agent...
  C. Rogge  

hahaha i run winamp as my main player :) . it speeds it up. if u run winamp all the time keep it in ur taskbar. its worth it
  Robert  

It's simple, if you have Winmp, disable the agent through the settings. If it fixes it, YAY!!! If it doesn't, you have the trojan. But the agent is harmless and easily disabled.
  Chris  

Winamp on tray. not needed on my conputer.
   

This file is "Winamp Agent" It is not a virus (unless you have not installed winamp) this file is essental to winamp running. it may also run when winamp isnt running, allowing it to keep its file type management. this is NOT A VIRUS. do not attempt to remove it because it will cripple winamp.
  Mediarocker - IT Administrator  

I have wiped my whole comp and its there and it was detected as a trojan. Having a real hard time getting rid of it
  Denehey  

this file may have been the culprit causing my desktop to redraw every 10 mins....ended process,,,,,stopped in selective start up...all is fine now
  taxi  

This is a useless file that intalls with winamp. msconfig, then uncheck and you'll be fine.
  funkyfantabulous  

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