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How to remove lockx error


The free file information forum can help you find out if lockx.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, adware which you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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lockx.exe file information

The process belongs to the software lockx.exe or Proccess ID by unknown.

Description: lockx.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 148,480 bytes (27% of all occurrence), 150,528 bytes, 47,104 bytes, 169,361 bytes, 46,592 bytes, 49,152 bytes, 150,016 bytes, 166,481 bytes, 146,944 bytes, 165,925 bytes, 148,992 bytes, 149,504 bytes.
There is no file information. File lockx.exe is not a Windows core file. The program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program is not visible. Therefore the technical security rating is 75% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as lockx.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the lockx.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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keylogger with dos functions
  Carmen Teichert  
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This is a potential sign that a worm spread by AIM has penetrated your PC.
  BB   (further information)
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eats up all my system resources
  david guercio  

Summary: 3 users think lockx.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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