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winIogon.exe file information
The process belongs to the software WinIogon.exe or mIRC or csrss by unknown.
Description: File winIogon.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 161792 bytes (22% of all occurrence), 40960 bytes, 73520 bytes, 110592 bytes, 64902 bytes, 64540 bytes, 95232 bytes, 53996 bytes.There is no description of the program. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. winIogon.exe is able to monitor applications, manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 70% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
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If winIogon.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 100% dangerous. File size is 127956 bytes (20% of all occurrence), 408148 bytes, 447169 bytes, 128402 bytes, 152132 bytes. There is no description of the program. The program has no visible window. File winIogon.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). winIogon.exe is not a Windows system file. The application listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. winIogon.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself, monitor applications, manipulate other programs. If winIogon.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 74% dangerous. File size is 525312 bytes. There is no file information. The program is not visible. File winIogon.exe is not a Windows core file. The process uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. winIogon.exe is able to hide itself. Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as winIogon.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the winIogon.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.Score
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Summary:
2 users suspect danger.
12 users think winIogon.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..
1 user doesn't grade winIogon.exe ("not sure about it").
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