What is w32s.386 file ?

Most antivirus programs identify w32s.386 as malware.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with w32s.386

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.

w32s.386 descriptions

W32s.386 is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. W32s.386 is located in a subfolder of C:Windows—e.g. C:WindowsSYSTEMWIN32S.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 36,587 bytes (66% of all occurrences), 35,907 bytes or 27,179 bytes.;The driver can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs.;There is no description of the program. The program is not visible. There is no detailed description of this service. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: system.ini).;W32s.386 is not a Windows core file.;w32s.386 appears to be a compressed file.;Therefore the technical security rating is 71% dangerous.