What is winsts.sys, How to remove winsts.sys


winsts.sys is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: winsts
Filename: winsts.sys
Registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\winsts

Command: c:\windows\system32\winsts.sys
Startup Type: Service
HijackThis Category: O23
HijackThis Line:

O23 – Service: winsts (winsts) – – C:\WINDOWS\system32\winsts.sys

DDS/Combofix/RSIT Line:

S3 winsts;winsts;c:\windows\system32\winsts.sys

Description: trojan

How to remove: use HijackThis + Kaspersky virus removal tool or ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.
How to remove: link

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