File extensions exe : The EXE executable (program) file

An executable file is a program that can be executed on the various Microsoft operating systems (Dos,windows 98/xp/vista).


What is wowexec.exe?

wowexec.exe is part of windows system, for supports the use of 16-bit processes within Windows NT, 2000, XP



It is common for virus and spyware to disguise themself as the genuine one.
The following malware is known to disguise itself as wowexec.exe:

_wowexec.exe


Common errors

Wowexec.exe causes 100% CPU usage in XP
This process continues to run after closing all 16-bit applications



Product name: Microsoft® Windows(TM) Operating System

Description: Windows Win16 Application Launcher

Manufacturer:  Microsoft Corporation

File extensions exe : The EXE executable (program) file

An executable file is a program that can be executed on the various Microsoft operating systems (Dos,windows 98/xp/vista).


What is wmiprvse.exe?

Wmiprvse is part of the Windows Management Instrumentation Provider Host program.


It is common for virus and spyware to disguise themself as the genuine one.
The following malware is known to disguise itself as wmiprvse.exe:

W32/Sonebot-B (%SystemRoot%System32)
W32/SillyFDC-AW (%SystemRoot%)
W32/Sasser (wmiprvsw.exe)


Common errors:


High cpu usage
Download and install the KB894391 hotfix from Microsoft's website.



Product name: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System

Description: WMI

Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation

File extensions exe : The EXE executable (program) file

An executable file is a program that can be executed on the various Microsoft operating systems (Dos,windows 98/xp/vista).



What is winlogon.exe?

Winlogon.exe is the part of the Windows Login Subsystem.


It is common for virus and spyware to disguise themself as the genuine one.
The following malware is known to disguise itself as winlogon.exe:

W32.Netsky.D (%SystemRoot%)
Backdoor.Win32.SdBot.ada (%SystemRoot%winlogon.pif)
Troj/Madr-B (%SystemRoot%System32wins, %SystemRoot%System)

Common errors

Winlogon.exe not found
Blue Screen of Death "STOP 0xC000021A"
High cpu usage
The instruction at 0*00000000 referenced memory at 0*00000000. The memory could not be read.



Product name:Betriebssystem Microsoft Windows

Description:winlogon.exe

Manufacturer:Microsoft Corporation

File extensions exe : The EXE executable (program) file

An executable file is a program that can be executed on the various Microsoft operating systems (Dos,windows 98/xp/vista).


What is wuauclt.exe?

Wuauclt.exe is part of the Windows Update Autoupdate Client.


It is common for virus and spyware to disguise themself as the genuine one.
The following malware is known to disguise itself as wuauclt.exe:

Backdoor.Clt (W32.Cult)


Common errors

High cpu usage

Wuauclt.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close



Product name:Microsoft Windows Operating System

Description:Windows Update Automatic Updates

Manufacturer:Microsoft Corporation