wmiapi.exe - Dangerous
%sysdir%\wmiapi.exe
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Manual removal instructions:
wmiapi.exe spreads via open network shares.
wmiapi.exe tries to terminate antiviral programs installed on a user computer.
Related files:
%System%\wmiapi.exe
%Temp%\1.reg
C:\a.bat
Adds the value:
"WMI Application Interface" = "wmiapi.exe"
to the Windows startup registry keys.
Removal:
Kill wmiapi.exe process and remove wmiapi.exe from Windows startup.