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How to remove WFXSWTCH error


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WFXSWTCH.exe file information

The process belongs to the software Symantec WinFax PRO or Symantec WinFax Basic Edition or VDC minimum or WFXSWTCH.exe or LCK or InterLok Driver Kit or HVAC SuperTech V by unknown.

Description: File WFXSWTCH.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ or in the folder "C:\Program Files" or in C:\ or in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" (usually C:\Program Files\NORTON~1\WINFAX\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 28,160 bytes (36% of all occurrence), 26,624 bytes, 27,648 bytes.
The file is a file without information about the maker of this file. It is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). WFXSWTCH.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 63% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

  • "WFXSwtch": Related to WinFax. What does it do and is it required?

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as WFXSWTCH.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the WFXSWTCH.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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User Comments

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This file is required for WinFax PRO 10.02, 10.03 or 10.04 (not used in previous versions of WinFax PRO)
  GF   (further information)
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befindet sich in C:\Programme\WinFAX
  A. Heier  
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The wfxswtch.exe process is used to allow you to send a fax using WinFax from any windows application. It acts as a 'virtual printer'. If you use WinFax, you should leave the wfxsnt40.exe process running, otherwise it can be safely terminated.
  junie  
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I never install winfax, but i have this file...why?
  Mist3r  
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belongs to program called hvac super tech. by prokup media: used for hvac diagnosis & reference
  brogers1973   (further information)
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Part of Symantec Winfax
  MaTed  
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Symantec Winfax Pro Faxing Program
   
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it is a fax program win fax pro (supposed 2 b)
  Eviatar Golan  
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ist ein Bestandteil von Symantec WinFax Faxsoftware
  webmaster@rcpanzer.de  

Summary: 12 users think WFXSWTCH.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users doesn't grade WFXSWTCH.exe ("not sure about it").

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