Winlogon.exe using 50-70% CPU

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by fdariano, Jun 25, 2008.

  1. fdariano

    fdariano Private E-2

    On my Windows XP PC, I noticed winlogon.exe is using up a lot of CPU. I ran TrendMicro scan and it hasn't picked up anthing. Note sure what I should do next.

    Thanks,
    Frank
     
    fdariano, Jun 25, 2008
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  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    The best way to find out if this is due to malware is for you to follow the instructions in the below link and attach the requested logs when you finish these instructions. If something does not run, write down the info to explain to us later but keep on going. Do not assume that because one step does not work that they all will not.

    READ & RUN ME FIRST. Malware Removal Guide
     
    chaslang, Jun 25, 2008
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  3. fdariano

    fdariano Private E-2

    I appreciate your reply. When I logged on this morning the winlogon was 0% CPU and has been most of the day. I'll only post back if it returns AND after I run the steps you mentioned. Thanks again.

    Frank
     
    fdariano, Jun 26, 2008
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  4. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    You're welcome. If it does happen again, make sure you run all the scans and attach all of the requested logs.
     
    chaslang, Jun 26, 2008
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