The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file. Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the winwd.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.
The winwd.exe process does not contain any indication of the producer (the software author) or the software with which it is associated.
Description:Winwd.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. Winwd.exe is located in the C:\Windows folder.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 26,624 bytes (80% of all occurrences) or 31,232 bytes.
There is no information about the author of the file. The software is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: MACHINE\Run).
The winwd.exe file is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file.
Winwd.exe is able to hide itself.
Therefore the technical security rating is 77% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.
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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as winwd.exe. Therefore, you should check the winwd.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
Normally A Windows File. When Not in Windows Directory (ex:- C:\windows) then it may be a virus. Its A Normal Process It Does Not Affect The Speed. Bhanu Pratap Singh, India
Think that its possible that occurs ´cose Pc Security Charlie F (further information)
winwd.exe was picked up as a virus/worm by avast! Anti-Virus. Mitch
Installation of the file winwd.exe can be done by executing the installer program which will place the winwd.exe file in the default installation directory under the folder C:/Windows/with a corresponding registry key under vinothraja (further information)
open msconfig and see in Startup Tab SWd winwd.exe is located in c:\windows\winwd.exe Unknown manufacturer If you are facing an error like a console window appears and disappears very fast continuously on your system startup. Then Just Stop SWd by unchecking the checkbox in front of it. and Restart the system. Manoj Niwariya
Summary: Average user rating of winwd.exe:
based on 10 votes with 10 user comments.
3 users think winwd.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
2 users think it's probably harmless.
2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
2 users suspect danger.
One user thinks winwd.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it.
2 users don't grade winwd.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving winwd issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with winwd. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the winwd.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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Manoj Niwariya
Summary: Average user rating of winwd.exe: based on 10 votes with 10 user comments. 3 users think winwd.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. One user thinks winwd.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it. 2 users don't grade winwd.exe ("not sure about it").