How to remove wmiprvse error

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wmiprvse.exe filenformation

The process WMI or WMI Provider Host belongs to the software Microsoft?Windows?Operating System or Microsoft? Windows? Operating System or MicrosoftR WindowsR Operating System or wmiprvse.exe or wmiprvse.exe or Microsoft Windows Operating System by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com).

Description: wmiprvse.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 - normally C:\WINDOWS\System32\wbem\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 218112 bytes (85% of all occurrence), 203776 bytes, 203264 bytes, 207872 bytes, 206336 bytes, 245248 bytes, 222208 bytes, 395740 bytes, 225280 bytes, 229376 bytes, 209408 bytes, 276992 bytes, 218072 bytes.
It is a Windows core system file. The program is not visible. There is no description of the program. The file is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. Therefore the technical security rating is 10% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

If wmiprvse.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 87% dangerous. File size is 87684 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 58880 bytes, 107509 bytes. The program has no file description. The program has no visible window. File wmiprvse.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The file is not a Windows core file. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run).

If wmiprvse.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 84% dangerous. File size is 57856 bytes. There is no file information. The program has no visible window. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The file is not a Windows system file. Program listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. wmiprvse.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications.

External information from Paul Collins:

"Kernel_check" definitely not required. Added by the SONEBOT-B WORM!

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