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How to remove winstall error

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winstall.exe file information

The process belongs to the software winstall.exe or SlimBrowser by unknown.

Description: File winstall.exe is located in C:\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 29184 bytes (27% of all occurrence), 28160 bytes, 32256 bytes, 32768 bytes, 29696 bytes, 31744 bytes, 24064 bytes, 15872 bytes, 27136 bytes, 25088 bytes, 28672 bytes, 16896 bytes, 48128 bytes, 26112 bytes, 14797 bytes, 26624 bytes, 56320 bytes.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. The program has a visible window. There is no file information. The file is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 36% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

If winstall.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 60% dangerous. File size is 122880 bytes. There is no information about the maker of the file. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. winstall.exe is able to manipulate other programs.

If winstall.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 80% dangerous. File size is 122880 bytes. There is no file information. The program has no visible window. winstall.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows core file. winstall.exe is able to manipulate other programs.

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