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How to remove an winroll error


The free file information forum can help you determine if winroll.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, or adware that you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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Winroll.exe file information

The process belongs to software Mountain Lion Skin Pack (version 1.0-X64) or My Book Device Driver or WinRoll RE or VB6 Runtime Files for by unknown.

Description: The file winroll.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" or in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 15,872 bytes (50% of all occurrences), 15,360 bytes and 4 more variants. http://www.file.net/process/winroll.exe.html 
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. There is no file information. Winroll.exe is not a Windows system file. File winroll.exe is able to record keyboard inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 85% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you still experience problems with winroll.exe, you may also visit the Skinpacks website or completely remove Mountain Lion Skin Pack 1.0-X64 or PANTONE(R) colorist (Control Panel⇒Add/Remove programs).

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If winroll.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows, the security rating is 100% dangerous. The file size is 15,872 bytes. The program has no file description. Winroll.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The program is not visible. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is able to record keyboard inputs. File winroll.exe is not a Windows core file.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as winroll.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the winroll.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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User Comments

free utility to collapse windows on PC
  ddlarkin  
It's a program which allows you to minimize a window when you right click on it.
  Iceman   (further information)
WinRoll easily manages multiple open windows
  Sebastian Schulz   (further information)
Free program to add the ability to collapse windows to their title bar.
  Steve   (further information)
roll up windows as under MAc
  Klaus  
Not dangerous - just a free util to rollup windows on right click.
  Jay  
Minimizes windows to the header "roll"
  Travis  
A very cute, nice and free program. No problems at this time - install and love it! :-))
  flip  
Free program to add the ability to collapse windows to their title bar
  Gerard   (further information)
part of flykate
  www  
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Summary: Average user rating of winroll.exe: based on 21 votes with 11 reviews.
14 users think winroll.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think winroll.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 1 user doesn't grade winroll.exe ("not sure about it").


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