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How to remove wincfg32 error


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wincfg32.exe file information

The process belongs to the software wincfg32.exe by unknown.

Description: wincfg32.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows XP is 57,470 bytes.
There is no description of the program. The process 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). It is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The application uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. wincfg32.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 89% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If wincfg32.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 100% dangerous. File size is 126,464 bytes. The process has no file description. The program is not visible. File wincfg32.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices). File wincfg32.exe is not a Windows core file. The application listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. wincfg32.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications.

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

  • "SysConfig" definitely not required. Added by the SDBOT.ZD WORM!
  • "Windows Config Loader" definitely not required. Added by the SILVERFTP TROJAN!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as wincfg32.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the wincfg32.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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Summary: 1 user doesn't grade wincfg32.exe ("not sure about it").

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