wowexec.exe

wowexec.exe – Here is the scoop on Windows On Windows Process as it pertains to computer network security. The big question: what is wowexec.exe and is it spyware, a trojan and if so, how do I get rid of Windows On Windows Process?

wowexec.exe (Windows On Windows Process) – Details

wowexec.exe is required by windows and is used to run 16-Bit programs from within a 32-bit version of the operating system. Occasionally wowexec.exe will remain in memory after the 16-Bit program has terminated, as windows is waiting for you to start another 16-bit application. If this is the case, you can safely terminate this process as windows will restart wowexec.exe when you next run a 16-bit application.

wowexec.exe is flagged as a system process and does not appear to be a security risk. However, removing Windows On Windows Process may adversely impact your system.

Our process monitor database currently registers wowexec.exe to Microsoft.

This is part of Microsoft Windows.

 

wowexec.exe is related to awlhut32.dll, d3d8.dll, ntvdm.exe, wow32.dll,

WOWEXEC.EXE – Disclaimer

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