Re: Winchk16.exe error at XP startup

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From: Gilles (anonymous_at_microsoft.com)
Date: 05/19/04 

Date: Wed, 19 May 2004 14:07:24 +0100

Thanks Malke.
I have run Norton antivirus corporate edition with the most current virus
definitions, and Adaware with today's update, in addition to 2 firewalls.
And I have every possible Windows update installed. I also did a search in
Google and all it shows is that other people have had the same problem
recently, without having a clue as to what it is or where it comes from.

I ran msconfig as you suggested and it appears winchk16 is launched... by
winchk16.exe, and located in
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

Any other idea?

"Malke" <malke@nospoonnotreally.com> wrote in message
news:Oaafz%23ZPEHA.3020@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Gilles wrote:
>
> > Since 3 days now every time I launch windows XP Pro and when the
> > desktop appears, the system slows down, and finally I get the message
> > saying that winchk16.exe encountered a problem and needs to close.
> >
> > As I have no idea what winchk16.exe can be I ran Norton anti virus and
> > Ad Aware, but nothing suspicious was detected.
> >
> > Any idea?
>
> Hi, Gilles. I only found one link on Google, which wasn't helpful. Make
> sure your NAV version is at least 2002 (preferrably newer) and the
> virus definitions are updated. AFAIK, this isn't a program that comes
> with Windows and should be starting. Go to Start>Run and type
> "msconfig" without the quotes. Look on the Startup tab and find the
> culprit and uncheck the box next to its name. Click Apply and OK out
> (when you reboot, you'll get a message that you've used the System
> Configuration tool; just check the option not to show the message again
> and OK).
>
> Then do some maintenance by removing any spyware with Spybot Search &
> Destroy from www.safer-networking.org and Ad-aware from
> www.lavasoftusa.com. Be sure to update these programs before running
> them. These programs are free, so run them both since they complement
> each other. It is best to run antivirus and spyware removal tools in
> Safe Mode. You may also need to run CWShredder from:
> http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/index.html
>
> Please read the instructions carefully. A great resource for dealing
> with spyware is http://www.spywareinfo.com. Also, make sure you've
> visited Windows Update and applied all security patches. Make sure you
> are running a firewall.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Malke
> --
> MS MVP - Windows Shell/User
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"

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