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Kevin asked in Computers & InternetSoftware · 10 years ago

How do I kill the syslogin.exe process?

I recently added a CPU usage meter to my Windows sidebar and noticed that my core 1 and 2 are operating at 60%-80% at idle. I opened processes in task manager and a process called "syslogin.exe" is running constantly. I ended it and my core 1 & 2 instantly dropped to around 15%. After about 10 seconds, it popped right back up. I tried it again...same thing. No matter how many times I end the process, it comes right back. How do I kill it for good?

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  • James
    Lv 6
    10 years ago
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    Don't use the computer, turn it off. this is you while working and logged in. If another user is logged in you will see the same thing. process management is a good thing but if you do not understand it you can end up turning the wrong stuff off and losing things that make your unit run or programs you are using.

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  • 10 years ago

    Your system may be infected...

    syslogin.exe file information

    The process belongs to the software Parents CyberAlert or Family Cyber Alert or Syslogin.exe or Adobe AIR by InfoWorks Technology Company or Microsoft.

    Description: syslogin.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 1,601,536 bytes (28% of all occurrence), 1,650,688 bytes, 1,617,920 bytes, 1,630,208 bytes, 1,654,784 bytes, 1,667,072 bytes, 1,671,168 bytes.http://www.file.net/process/syslogin.exe.html

    There is no file information. File syslogin.exe is not a Windows core file. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program is not visible. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The file is able to record keyboard inputs. syslogin.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 89% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

    Recommended: Identify syslogin.exe related errors

    If syslogin.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 100% dangerous. File size is 1,593,344 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 1,650,688 bytes. There is no description of the program. The program is not visible. syslogin.exe is able to record keyboard inputs. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It is not a Windows system file. syslogin.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications.

    If syslogin.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 76% dangerous. File size is 49,152 bytes. The file is a file without information about the maker of this file. The program has no visible window. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It is not a Windows system file. The program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. syslogin.exe is able to record inputs.

    External information from Paul Collins:

    "syslogin.exe" definitely not required. Added by the BAGZ-B WORM!

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

  • 10 years ago

    press Ctrl + R, type in regedit

    then click Ctrl+F, then type "syslogin.exe" on the input box and click find next

    once a match is found press delete, click F3 to find next match, then delete it again. repeat pressing F3 until it say no match found

  • 10 years ago

    do control alt delete go to task mananger and then go to procceses then click whatever you dont want and end the process

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