How to remove the wsctf virus
Most antivirus programs identify wsctf.exe as malware, for instance Microsoft identifies it as Trojan:Win32/VB, and TrendMicro identifies it as TROJ_VB.DIE.
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Wsctf.exe file information
The process known as Generic Host service for Win32 Services belongs to software Microsoft Windows Operating System by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com).
Description: The file wsctf.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32.
The file size on Windows 7/XP is 24,576 bytes. 
The program has no visible window. Wsctf.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run).
The file is not a Windows system file.
Therefore the technical security rating is 58% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
Recommended: Identify wsctf.exe related errors
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as wsctf.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the wsctf.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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