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How to remove winload32 error


The free file information forum can help you find out if winload32.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, adware which you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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winload32.exe file information

The process belongs to the software WinLoad by none.

Description: winload32.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows XP is 61,440 bytes.
The application has no file description. The process starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 47% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If winload32.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 45% dangerous. File size is 65,536 bytes. Program has no file description. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It is not a Windows core file.

External information from Paul Collins:

  • "updater32" definitely not required. Added by the CULT.M WORM!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as winload32.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the winload32.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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