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wintask.exe file information

The process belongs to the software URLBrowser or wintask.exe by Atix (www.atix.co.uk).

Description: File wintask.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 2645 bytes (98% of all occurrence), 8704 bytes.
There is no description of the program. The file is not a Windows system file. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program is not visible. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 74% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If wintask.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 100% dangerous. File size is 65536 bytes. The process has no file description. The program is not visible. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows core file. Program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. wintask.exe is able to record inputs.

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

  • "Win32BaseServiceMOD" definitely not required. Added by the NAVIDAD WORM!
  • "WinTask" definitely not required. Added by the HIPO or LEMIR.F TROJANS!
  • "WinTask driver" definitely not required. Added by the SMALL.ABD downloader TROJAN!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as wintask.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the wintask.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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TROJAN
  cloaked_chaos @ whatsinyourbox.org  
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keeps the CPU busy (100%)
  Peter  

Summary: 3 users think wintask.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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