Function of "winnet.exe" and error message

[David Bergman]

I am running MS-XP Home addition. When I shut down I get
a quick message before it shuts off that states that
winnet.exe failed to initialize. Everything appears to
be ok but I would to know the function of this program
and how clear this error.

I would thankful for any assistance with this.

David

 

[PaulM]

http://msn.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp?id=description&virus_k=99975

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| I am running MS-XP Home addition. When I shut down I get
| a quick message before it shuts off that states that
| winnet.exe failed to initialize. Everything appears to
| be ok but I would to know the function of this program
| and how clear this error.
|
| I would thankful for any assistance with this.
|
| David

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi David,

If you've spelled that right (winnet.exe and not wininet.exe), then you will
want to read this on removing that bit of spyware that has infiltrated your
system:

http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/CommonName.html

Now, if it is actually wininet.exe, you might want to run a full system scan
with an updated antivirus program, as that file (it is a real Windows file)
is frequently the target of infection by worms.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone