How to remove an AdMunch error

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AdMunch.exe file information

The process known as Ad Muncher belongs to software Ad Muncher or CD/DVD Inspector by Murray Hurps Corp Pty (www.admuncher.com) or Murray Hurps Software Pty.

Description: AdMunch.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (usually C:\Program Files\Ad Muncher\). Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 7,168 bytes (43% of all occurrences), 705,024 bytes and 17 more variants.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. File AdMunch.exe is not a Windows core file. There is no information about the author of the file. The program uses ports to connect to a LAN or the Internet. AdMunch.exe is able to connect to Internet and record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 47% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you have any problems with AdMunch.exe, you can uninstall Ad Muncher or CD/DVD Inspector from your computer using the Control Panel applet "Add/Remove programs".

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If AdMunch.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 30% dangerous. The file size is 1,037,824 bytes (25% of all occurrences), 7,168 bytes, 705,024 bytes or 439,781 bytes. The program has a visible window. File AdMunch.exe is not a Windows system file. AdMunch.exe is able to connect to Internet and record inputs.
If you have any problems with AdMunch.exe, you can uninstall Ad Muncher from your computer using the Control Panel applet "Add/Remove programs".

External information from Paul Collins:

"Ad Muncher" can run at start up. Ad Muncher removes adverts, pop-ups and general annoyances in your browser, file-sharing and messenger programs. Causes conflicts with Outlook, game sites and web-building applications

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as AdMunch.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the AdMunch.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

Utility to prevent downloading Advertisments from the net. Blocks popups, Banner even inside any program that has ad inside.
Chris Korte (further information)

Admuncher is a shareware Ad filtering software. I know the coder of the program. He's a wonderful guy. This program is probably on my Top 5 list of best software ever. Don't worry.
STi Sev (further information)

Best ad filtering program out there. Have used for years - not dangerous at all.
T-Bone (further information)

Best Pop-Up/Ad Blocker.
Lucian (further information)

Great Ad blocking program
Chip (further information)

The easiest and best ad blocker I have ever used!
snake

Shareware ad blocking application.
Dirhael (further information)

Summary: Average user rating of AdMunch.exe: based on 9 votes with 7 reviews.

8 users think AdMunch.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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