What is winlog.exe?

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The table below includes any processes that may be associated with winlog.exe, from which further information can be found by clicking on the process title. The icon beside the information can be used to quickly determine if this is a safe file in combination with the key below:


This file is normally safe to leave running.	In most cases, this file is not required to run on startup and can be run manually.	Warning, this file may be a virus, spyware, resource hog and running it is not recommended.	This file may or may not be necessary to load on startup, depending on your circumstances.	No information is available for this item.

winlog.exe Processes:

File Type	Process Name and Information
	(Default) Unidentified adware. Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the "(Default)" key in HKLM\Run and HKLM\RunServices in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank
	AntiVir Added by the IRCBOT-TJ TROJAN!
	icq lite Added by the IRCBOT-TJ TROJAN!
	key2 Added by the BAGLEDI-AL TROJAN!
	Login Salfeld Child Control - parental control software
	msconfig Added by the IRCBOT-TJ TROJAN!
	Update Checker Added by the IRCBOT-TJ TROJAN!
	Windows Firewall Log Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
	Windows Logger Added by the NSHADOW-B TROJAN!
	Windows Login Added by the AGOBOT.MG WORM!
	Windows Login Service Added by the RBOT-AFN WORM!
	Windows MSConfig Startup Logger Added by the RBOT.BCU WORM!
	winlog Added by the GAOBOT_DF WORM!
	winlog manager Added by the DONBOMB.A TROJAN!

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