How to remove wowexec error

wowexec.exe file information

The process Windows Win16 Application Launcher or Applicazione di avvio Windows Win or Lanceur d'applications Win16 de Windows belongs to the software Microsoft® Windows(TM) Operating System or Sistema operativo Microsoft® Windows(TM) or wowexec.exe or MediaTickets by OIN or Système d'exploitation Microsoft® Windows(TM) by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com).

Description: wowexec.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 10368 bytes (99% of all occurrence), 10608 bytes, 10448 bytes, 10560 bytes.
wowexec.exe is a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. wowexec.exe is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. Therefore the technical security rating is 4% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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

Links: wowexec.exe, wowexec.exe

some people don't read before posting..anyways repeating what has been said to those who don't read, if it has a space before the name its fine, its not a virus or anything, just a program to help windows run 16bit stuff. if it has a underscore before the name then its a virus/whatever.
  -.-""  

It is part of Windows. Found in Windows/System32 and the dllcache. I agree with ZigZagJoe.
  Frank Turscak  

wowexec isnt spyware or malware and is included in windows. Its basically an emulator for 16bit applications. Older games for you computer retards that think it blocks IE. Its normal for wowexec to have space in task manager as it runs in conjunction with another program. If you guys didn't freak out and delete the file when you saw like some king of dumbass then you could probably figure that out.
  Dave  

Even with a space it is fine. Running old games brings it up, so windows can run in 16 bit no worries
  This is not a bad process  

If you have a space before the name " wowexec.exe" it is spyware that will block funcions of IE and other programs. If it has no space "wowexec.exe" then it is a windows system file. Best thing to do is save all work and click end task and if it restarts your computer then it is ok, if it does nothing then it is the spyware version.
  Joe Kuhlman  

OK, it DOES NOT block your IE. It may, however, be allowing a 16 bit prog to run that blocks your IE. Look for another process that is indented in the Task Mgr. This shows which 16 bit progs are running.
  Longzoo  

I can confirm its Blocks IE7
  Random  

The space before it show that is part of a process tree. To find it, run a system search. I've never seen that icon before. What I'm wondering about is that even with it running in the background, Winjpeg, SCHDPlus, and MSMail (windows 95 or lower) won't work. WTF
  computersavy  

If your're not running any old 16 bit apps, close the Ntvdm.exe first, and then close the wowexec.exe file in the task manager.
  LJ  

Process reports using 00% of processor, labelled " wowexec.exe" No reports as of yet whether or not it is causing problems with IE or other programs. Will repost with more info.
  Darcy  

if you delete wowexec.exe file its created immidatlly
  RoBiCeR   (further information)

Wowexec.exe is not a dangerous file.
  Jeffrey  

Process Name: Microsoft Windows on Windows 16bit Execution Process
  nobody  

This program should have a space. For those of you who say you do not run any 16-bit programs there is something you should know. Many programs use 16-bit code for their installers. So even though you may not be running 16-bit programs the installation files may be 16-bit. Or you just may not realize you're running one. The wowexec.exe is supposed to be indented (have a space in front of it). I have read that there is a _wowexec.exe that is a virus. I also believe all 16-bit programs are indented in the task manager.
  Dave   (further information)

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