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How to remove winsvc error

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winsvc.exe file information

The process WINS Client or Windows services manager belongs to the software winsvc.exe or Microsoft Windows Operating System by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com).

Description: winsvc.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 63,308 bytes (66% of all occurrence), 111,721 bytes.
Program has no file description. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). winsvc.exe is not a Windows core file. winsvc.exe seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 67% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If winsvc.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 64% dangerous. File size is 799,334 bytes (66% of all occurrence), 728,567 bytes. The program has no visible window. It is not a Windows core file. The process listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. winsvc.exe is able to hide itself.

If winsvc.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 82% dangerous. File size is 8,142 bytes. The application has no file description. The program has no visible window. The program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It is not a Windows system file. The process uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

• "Generic Host Process for Win32 Services" definitely not required. Added by the SDBOT-O WORM!
• "Microsoft Service" definitely not required. Added by the SPYBOT-DB WORM!

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