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How to remove an winxp error


The free file information forum can help you determine if winxp.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, or adware that you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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Winxp.exe file information

The process known as winxp.exe belongs to software Sistema operacional Microsoft Windows by ds.

Description: The file winxp.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 256 bytes (75% of all occurrences) or 218,112 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/winxp.exe.html 
Winxp.exe is a file without information about the developer of this file. File winxp.exe is not a Windows system file. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). winxp.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications and manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 45% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If winxp.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings", the security rating is 32% dangerous. The file size is 730,112 bytes. The program has a visible window. There is no information about the author of the file. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). File winxp.exe is not a Windows core file. winxp.exe seems to be a compressed file.

External information from Paul Collins:

  • "key" definitely not required. Added by the BEAGLE.AG WORM!

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as winxp.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the winxp.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.



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User Comments

winxp.exe is a process which is registered as W32.Beagle.AG@mm. "This virus is distributed via the Internet through e-mail and comes in the form of an e-mail message, in the hopes that you open its hostile attachment. " The worm has its own SMTP engine which means it gathers E-mails from your local computer and re-distributes itself. "In worst cases this worm can allow attackers to access your computer, stealing passwords and personal data. "
  Thomas   (further information)


Summary: Average user rating of winxp.exe: based on 1 votes with 1 reviews.
1 user think winxp.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.


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