How to remove winmgnt error

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winmgnt.exe file information

The process belongs to the software winmgnt.exe or Microsoft Data Access or COM+ Component Service or AppServ v by unknown.

Description: winmgnt.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows XP is 63,488 bytes.
The process has no file description. The program has no visible window. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. It is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 71% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If winmgnt.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 83% dangerous. File size is 1,026,048 bytes (66% of all occurrence), 698,880 bytes. There is no description of the program. The program is not visible. The file is not a Windows system file. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The application listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. winmgnt.exe is able to hide itself.

If winmgnt.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 74% dangerous. File size is 497,152 bytes. There is no file information. The program is not visible. The file is not a Windows core file. The process listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. winmgnt.exe is able to hide itself.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as winmgnt.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the winmgnt.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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C:\WINNT\system32\Winmgnt.exe ist TR/ Crater.A3
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Summary: 3 users think winmgnt.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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