winlogon.exe

Discussion in 'Software' started by Rayor, May 15, 2006.

  1. Rayor

    Rayor Private E-2

    When I start my computer, I get the following message:
    It's annoying, but doesn't seem to be causing any harm.
     
  2. Hipster Doofus

    Hipster Doofus MajorGeek

    What's your operating system? Try doing a google entering what you typed above. Any hits for the OS?
     
  3. closet haxzor

    closet haxzor Private E-2

    The winlogon.exe file was most likely corrupted.

    here is some info.

    What is winlogon.exe? Is winlogon.exe spyware or a virus?
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Process name: Windows NT/2000/XP Logon Application

    Product: Windows

    Company: Microsoft

    File: winlogon.exe

    Security Rating:
    The process "winlogon.exe" runs in the background. It's a part of the Windows Login subsystem. Winlogon is necessary for user authorization and checks the Windows XP activation code.

    Note: The winlogon.exe file is located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder. In other cases, winlogon.exe is a virus, spyware, trojan or worm! Check this with Security Task Manager.

    Virus with same name:
    W32.Netsky.D - see McAfee Symantec Corporation Trend Micro

    All in all, if it had trouble loading it. I would replace it the way it is supposed to be. and set it to "read only" in the propertys so nothing can corrupt, or edit it.

    hope this helps.
     

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