washidx.exe

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Windows Process Description:

The washidx.exe file is a part of the Webroot Index.dat Bleaching Tool by Webroot. The washidx.exe process is a part of the Windows Washer program from Webroot Software.

The washidx.exe process is not essential to the system. There are currently no reports of malicious activity by the washidx.exe software. The washidx.exe file is included in the program bundle for the Windows Washer program by Webroot Software. The user needs to manually download and install the washidx.exe software for it to be present in the system. It is up to the user's discretion to remove, retain or delete the washidx.exe process. It is recommended that the user retain the washidx.exe file to ensure the proper function of the Windows Washer program.

The most common found file size of the washidx.exe process is 34304 bytes, which comprises 42% of all occurrences on a system running on Windows XP. Other known file sizes for the process are 33280 bytes, 64512 bytes, 61952 bytes, 33792 bytes, 73728 bytes, 69632 bytes, 69120 bytes, 34816 bytes, 72704 bytes and 51200 bytes. The washidx.exe process does not have a visible window and runs hidden in the background. Once the user starts the system, the Webroot Index.dat Bleaching Tool begins to run. The process does this by installing entries in the registry keys HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/RunOnce, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/RunServicesOnce, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Run and HKEY_CURRENT_USER/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/RunOnce.

The Webroot Index.dat Bleaching Tool is a useful utility that is a part of the function of the Windows Washer program. The Bleach tool enables an encryption feature. This tool completely overwrites files with random characters to eradicate them completely. This means all deleted files cannot be recovered even if a third party is using special software.

The Webroot Index.dat Bleaching Tool, along with the Windows Washer program, was created and is being distributed by Webroot Software, Inc. The company also offers other products such as Spy Sweeper, Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware and Firewall, Webroot Desktop Firewall and Child Safe.

Author: Webroot Software, Inc..

Author URL: www.webroot.com

Part Of: Webroot Index.dat Bleaching Tool

Memory Usage: Low uses about 215 KB of RAM.

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