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wwsecure.exe

Associated Program: Webroot Windows Washer
Programm Category: Utilities and Operating System Software

What is  wwsecure.exe

The executable name file, ww.exe, is a process that is associated with the application, Webroot Windows Washer 6.0 software package, and is a component of Spy Sweeper of Webroot, as developed by Webroot Software, Inc.. The process file is furthermore known as Washer Security Service that is a part of the software Washer Auto Complete, Washer Security Access or wwSecSvc by the same Company. The features include the following: having no visible window, and is neither considered as a Windows system file nor a core file. It is categorized as a launcher, simultaneously along with the operating system that has a description being a user invoked program. It is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 with a file size on Windows 7/XP of 486,400 bytes (57% incidence) or 487,936 bytes. In functionality, it is basically a spyware cleaner that protects the homepage and the computer system against unauthorized access to the users’ computer and internet threats. It has the ability to record inputs which also erases from the browser, all the activity logs that contains cache, cookies, 470 odd application lists and history.

How can I stop wwsecure.exe and should I?

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

ReviverSoft Security Verdict

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed wwsecure.exe




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

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Webroot Windows Washer, 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 wwsecure.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 wwsecure.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if wwsecure.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 wwsecure.exe, belongs to, in this case Webroot Windows Washer

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