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« on: September 21, 2006, 08:30:41 PM »
I am showing a WOWEXEC.EXE process that shows up in my Task Manager with a space before its name and shows a blank entry for MEM Usage.  Is this a virus/trojan or something that I should worry about....?
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« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2006, 09:53:33 PM »
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wowexec.exe is a part the operating system, and supports the use of 16-bit processes within Windows NT, 2000, XP and later version of Windows.This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.

http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/wowexec/
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« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2006, 07:51:56 AM »
what it does for you is allow you to run 16bit programs in a 32bit environment.. 
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