How to remove an winlog error
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Winlog.exe file information
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Description: The file winlog.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32.
Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 175,104 bytes (67% of all occurrences), 21,460 bytes and 16 more variants. 
The file is not a Windows system file. There is no description of the program. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run).
The program is not visible. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file.
Therefore the technical security rating is 77% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
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If winlog.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings", the security rating is 69% dangerous. The file size is 144,384 bytes (25% of all occurrences), 2,117,632 bytes and 16 more variants. The program is not visible. It is not a Windows core file. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). Program has no file description. winlog.exe is able to monitor applications.
If winlog.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 52% dangerous. The file size is 229,376 bytes (14% of all occurrences), 319,488 bytes and 5 more variants. Winlog.exe is not a Windows core file. There is no information about the author of the file. The program has no visible window. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). winlog.exe is able to monitor applications, record inputs, hide itself and manipulate other programs.
If winlog.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows, the security rating is 68% dangerous. The file size is 65,170 bytes (28% of all occurrences), 464,384 bytes and 4 more variants.
If winlog.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32, the security rating is 78% dangerous. The file size is 123,624 bytes (50% of all occurrences), 531,926 bytes, 466,432 bytes or 270,848 bytes.
If winlog.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows, the security rating is 52% dangerous. The file size is 319,488 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 1,449,984 bytes.
If winlog.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 36% dangerous. The file size is 923,657 bytes.
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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as winlog.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the winlog.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
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