Extension: exe

winupdate.exe

The winupdate.exe file is installed and used by worm W32.Backdoor.Rado. It is also related to other parasites such as worm Bizex, trojan Norio Trojan and Incef. These threats can use winupdate.exe for different purposes, as the file's functionality depends on a particular parasite it belongs to.

It is an extremely dangerous process and therefore should be removed immediately after detection.

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DIAGNOSIS REQUIRED status means that this filename is exploited by the viruses. There can be the
dangerous file with the same name as the safe file. Use the Advice below:

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Information added: 2004-04-01 13:31:58
Information updated: 2007-09-18 06:13:44

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