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How to remove Activation error

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Activation.exe file information

The process Microsoft Money Startup belongs to the software Microsoft Money or Activation.exe" by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com).

Description: File Activation.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The file size on Windows XP is 241,714 bytes.
The program has a visible window. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). File Activation.exe is not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 6% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

• "Activation" is not required to run at start up. Part of Microsoft Money
• "MoneyStartUp10.0" is not required to run at start up. Part of MS Money 2002. Available via Start -> Programs

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