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How to remove AdTools error


The free file information forum can help you find out if AdTools.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, adware which you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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AdTools.exe file information

The process belongs to the software AdTools Service or AdTools.exe by unknown.

Description: File AdTools.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The file size on Windows XP is 26,112 bytes.
The file is a file without information about the maker of this file. The program is not visible. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 64% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

  • "Adtools Service" definitely not required. Windupdates adware variant

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as AdTools.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the AdTools.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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Summary: 1 user think AdTools.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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