winmon.exe - Dangerous
%sysdir%\winmon.exe
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Manual removal instructions:
winmon.exe opens a back door on TCP port 27999.
winmon.exe tries to terminate antiviral programs installed on a user computer.
Related files:
%System%\winmon.exe
Adds the value:
"WINDOWS SYSTEM" = "winmon.exe"
to the Windows startup registry keys.
Removal:
Kill winmon.exe process and remove winmon.exe from Windows startup.