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winstat.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Computer Virus

What is winstat.exe

The file winstat.exe process is a backdoor worm that steal personal data and execute commands and tasks on the computer without asking your permission. The process is also known as Kodorjan Trojan Component. This file belongs to Kodorjan Trojan. This files should be removed from your computer system as this is a security risk. Make sure that the latest update for your antivirus application have been downloaded because winstat.exe is a dangerous process, and it should be immediately disable or remove. This file contains programs that are misleading, undesirable, or harmful. This program is automatically loaded into the computer system upon the booting of Windows with a command %Windir%winstat.exe.. It has a file size of 26,112 bytes. This file is located in C:\Program Files\Windows AdStatus\WinStat.exe and you can uninstall this in (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Windows AdStatus). Operating systems affected by this process are Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. winstat.exe is not a core file of Windows, and it is not visible.

How can I stop winstat.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. winstat.exe. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down winstat.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop winstat.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows, from your system.

After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

Is this a virus or other security concern?

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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Microsoft Windows, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

Is winstat.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

What can I do if winstat.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if winstat.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that winstat.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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