How to remove an AGRSMMSG error

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AGRSMMSG.exe file information

The process known as SoftModem Messaging Applet belongs to software Agere SoftModem Messaging Applet by Agere Systems (www.agere.com).

Description: The file AGRSMMSG.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 88,363 bytes (45% of all occurrences), 88,203 bytes and 18 more variants.
AGRSMMSG.exe is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is a Microsoft signed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 41% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If AGRSMMSG.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 42% dangerous. The file size is 87,109 bytes. The program has no visible window. It is not a Windows core file.

External information from Paul Collins:

"AGRSMMSG" must run at start up. IBM AMR modem driver

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as AGRSMMSG.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the AGRSMMSG.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

Modem Driver bei IBM Thinkpad
Michele Rosso

It comes with RIM software for you BlackBerry Smartphone. It's used for using your phone as a modem. It's harmless but I removed it anyway because I dont use my phone for that.
Wakadoo

Hw do you keep it from popping up on the screen
Richard

Modem Driver
Erik (further information)

Harmless, modem driver, found on my HP Compaq nc6000 set to run on startup in HKLM, removed from running at startup without any subsequent problems (I don't use modems, it's 2010!)
Jamesakabob

It is running all the time; funny I don't even use the modem, and it is newly installed OS, so why is it present
Kay

Showed up soon as I installed the drivers of my modem on an HP Compaq nc8230 Laptop
Dumisani Sebata

Sometimes I use the modem on my laptop to send or receive faxes through my land line phone. Will I be able to use this feature if I remove or disable AGRSMMSG?
lds916

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Summary: Average user rating of AGRSMMSG.exe: based on 72 votes with 9 reviews.

49 users think AGRSMMSG.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 7 users think it's probably harmless. 10 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 3 users suspect danger. 3 users think AGRSMMSG.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 8 users doesn't grade AGRSMMSG.exe ("not sure about it").

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