winsos.exe
What is winsos.exe?
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Windows Process Description:
The process winsos.exe is part of the WinSOS AntiSpyware software. This process has three primary functions, which includes deletion of spyware, optimization of the computer, and backup creation for selected data.
The winsos.exe process prevents the installation of various spyware and adware, dialers, browser hijackers, and other potentially damaging software. In case these threats are already present in the computer system, the winsos.exe process makes sure that they are cautiously deleted, without affecting the functionality of other programs and applications.
The process winsos.exe offers real-time protection. Like some antispyware programs, it automatically updates virus definitions as well as application modules online. The winsos.exe process also optimizes the user's computer performance and solves typical computer problems. This process allows the user to ask for technical assistance by directly contacting a technician in the WinSOS directory.
Another of the winsos.exe process' tasks is allowing backup creation and restoration of critical data. The process winsos.exe can backup and restore data from Outlook Express e-mail boxes, address books, etc. just through simple one-click options. The backups provided by the winsos.exe process are carefully encrypted and can be stored on USB keys, zip readers, CDs, hard disks, or even on remote servers.
The most popular version of the winsos.exe process is Version 2.08, which has a file size of 4457 kilobytes. This version may include unspecified updates, bug fixes, and other minor enhancements.
It is up to the user's discretion whether to allow the process winsos.exe to load on boot-up or not. If the user feels that there is a need to have this program starting automatically to have it available as needed, then the user may include this process' registry key to the system registry. Its startup entry can be started automatically from a Run, RunOnce, RunServices, or RunServicesOnce entry in the registry. The winsos.exe process supports Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 2003 servers.
Author: Winsos Ltd.
Author URL: http:// www.winsosfree.com
Part Of: WinSOS software
Memory Usage: High since it usually hogs more than 2 Mb worth of memory resources.
System Process: No
Application: Yes
Background Process: No
Uses Network: No
Uses Internet: Yes
Hardware Related: No
Common Path: C:\Program Files\Winsos Verify\winsos.exe
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