How to remove an ADService error
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ADService.exe file information
The process known as Active Disk Service belongs to software Iomega Active Disk by Iomega (www.iomega.com).
Description: ADService.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" - common is C:\Program Files\Iomega\AutoDisk\.
Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 151,552 bytes (97% of all occurrences) or 126,976 bytes.
The program has no visible window. ADService.exe is not a Windows system file. The process can be uninstalled in the Control Panel.
ADService.exe is able to record inputs and hide itself.
Therefore the technical security rating is 32% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If problems with ADService.exe occur, you can also uninstall Active Disk or IomegaWare software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista).
Recommended: Identify ADService.exe related errors
External information from Paul Collins:
- "ADService" can run at start up. Part of Iomega's Active Disk - allows software applications to be run directly from an Iomega Zip® disk. Required if you wish the applications to launch on insertion of a disk
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as ADService.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the ADService.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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