How to remove an AdskCleanup error

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AdskCleanup.0001 file information

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

Description: The 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 7/XP are 59,964 bytes (82% of all occurrences) or 46,080 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 camouflages itself as AdskCleanup.0001, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the AdskCleanup.0001 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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Used by Autodesk (www.autodesk.com) software to manage standalone product license activation
Darren J. Young (further information)

Part of autodesk licensing program

Something to do with Autodesk licensing - annoying!
Fred

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

Its running when Studio Max 8 is running.
Danny

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

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)

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.
(further information)

Same, it reopens when running 3DSMax
Juan Antonio

Just installed Autodesk's AutoCAD 2008 and this showes up in task manager. Probably Autodesk stuff.
Casey S.

From Autodesk website:

it starts up in taskmanager everytime i load autocad, sometimes several instances. It doesn't seem to change anything if you kill the process, and when i have problems loading acad it speeds it up.
alex

Summary: Average user rating of AdskCleanup.0001: based on 13 votes with 12 reviews.

6 users think AdskCleanup.0001 is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 2 users doesn't grade AdskCleanup.0001 ("not sure about it").

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