How to remove an algchk error

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Algchk.exe file information

The process known as Microsoft Application Check belongs to software Microsoft® Windows (version 2000 Operating System) by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com).

Description: algchk.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows 7/XP is 94,208 bytes.
The program has a visible window. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). File algchk.exe is not a Windows core file. algchk.exe is able to hide itself and monitor applications. algchk.exe seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 22% dangerous.

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