How to remove the WinSit virus
Most antivirus programs identify WinSit.exe as malware, such as Microsoft identifies it as Worm:Win32/VB.CB, and Symantec identifies it as W32.Imaut.AS.
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WinSit.exe file information
The process belongs to software OlalaTheWorld by unknown.
Description: WinSit.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32.
Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 57,344 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 57,603 bytes.
The process has no file description. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell).
WinSit.exe is not a Windows system file.
WinSit.exe is able to monitor applications.
WinSit.exe seems to be a compressed file.
Therefore the technical security rating is 57% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
Recommended: Identify WinSit.exe related errors
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as WinSit.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the WinSit.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
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