How to remove AdskCleanup error

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AdskCleanup.0001 file information

The process Cleanup belongs to the software Macrovision Europe Ltd. Cleanup by Macrovision Europe Ltd (www.macrovision.com).

Description: File AdskCleanup.0001 is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\Windows or in the Windows Temp folder. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 59964 bytes (76% of all occurrence), 46080 bytes.
The program has no visible window. AdskCleanup.0001 is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 42% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as AdskCleanup.0001, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the AdskCleanup.0001 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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User Comments

As some people said before, it is used by Autodesk apps (in my case Autocad) to manage licenses. From Autodesks site, "The AdskCleanup process is used by the activation technology to manage the licenses for Autodesk software." Check the link for more info.
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Causes fatal errors on my AutoCAD2005, running on Win2000Pro! Seriously annoying, AutoCAD tries to close and asks to 'try and save' my work, but to no avail... Happens regularly! Tip: set your autosave time to max of 5 mins. If not, it will be dangerous to your wallet if you, like me, get paid by the hour....
Gerald Vos, Holland (that's Europe)

It always appears when I use 3dmax - can 'delete' in task manager, but it reopens elsewhere. Harmless.

Its running when Studio Max 8 is running.
Danny

Something to do with 3DS max and other Autodesk programs (hence Adsk)
Firefly (further information)

Something to do with Autodesk licensing - annoying!
Fred

Part of autodesk licensing program

Used by Autodesk (www.autodesk.com) software to manage standalone product license activation
Darren J. Young (further information)

Summary: 5 users think AdskCleanup.0001 is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger.

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