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The process belongs to the software z.exe by unknown.

Description: File z.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows XP is 238590 bytes.
The program has a visible window. There is no file information. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It is not a Windows system file. z.exe seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 46% dangerous.

If z.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 100% dangerous. File size is 228352 bytes. File z.exe is a file without information about the maker of this file. The program has no visible window. z.exe is able to record keyboard inputs. The application is a hidden stealth process. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It is not a Windows system file. z.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications, manipulate other programs.

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