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How to remove Winsys32 error


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Winsys32.exe file information

The process belongs to the software winsys32.exe by unknown.

Description: File Winsys32.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers. The file size on Windows XP is 45,056 bytes.
There is no file information. The program has no visible window. File Winsys32.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). File Winsys32.exe is not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 80% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If Winsys32.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 42% dangerous. File size is 201,728 bytes. The program has a visible window. There is no information about the maker of the file. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows system file. Winsys32.exe seems to be a compressed file.

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

  • "Config Loadr" definitely not required. Added by the AGOBOT-HN WORM!
  • "Microsoft Update" definitely not required. Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
  • "Windows Networking" definitely not required. Added by the GAOBOT.FL WORM!
  • "WinSys32" definitely not required. Added by the CIGIVIP TROJAN or RECKUS WORM!
  • "winsys32 Driver" definitely not required. Added by the LOONY-O TROJAN!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as Winsys32.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the Winsys32.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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