How to remove winsocks5 error

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winsocks5.exe file information

The process belongs to the software winsocks5.exe by unknown.

Description: winsocks5.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 30720 bytes (75% of all occurrence), 36352 bytes.
The process has no file description. File winsocks5.exe is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. Program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. Therefore the technical security rating is 72% dangerous.

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Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as winsocks5.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the winsocks5.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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