How to remove Ati2evxx error

Ati2evxx.exe file information

The process ATI External Event Utility EXE Module belongs to the software ATI External Event Utility for WindowsNT and Windows9X or Ati HotKey Poller or Ati2evxx.exe or Ati2evxx.exe by ATI Technologies Inc (www.ati.com).

Description: Ati2evxx.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 405504 bytes (12% of all occurrence), 376832 bytes, 389120 bytes, 397312 bytes, 380928 bytes, 413696 bytes, 364544 bytes, 352256 bytes, 393216 bytes, 360448 bytes, 425984 bytes, 368640 bytes, 409600 bytes, 385024 bytes, 344064 bytes, 483328 bytes, 434176 bytes, 323584 bytes, 401408 bytes, 430080 bytes, 151552 bytes, 147456 bytes, 446464 bytes, 450560 bytes, 319488 bytes, 110592 bytes, 254037 bytes, 294912 bytes, 557056 bytes, 118784 bytes, 131072 bytes, 495616 bytes, 254043 bytes, 479232 bytes, 311296 bytes, 249941 bytes, 282624 bytes, 487424 bytes, 94208 bytes, 86016 bytes, 348160 bytes, 155648 bytes, 303104 bytes, 184405 bytes, 249943 bytes, 561152 bytes, 102400 bytes, 512000 bytes, 610304 bytes, 135168 bytes, 159744 bytes, 626688 bytes, 81920 bytes, 438272 bytes, 254039 bytes, 454656 bytes, 98304 bytes, 405505 bytes, 249945 bytes, 491520 bytes, 221184 bytes, 606208 bytes, 299008 bytes, 61440 bytes, 565248 bytes, 643072 bytes, 254041 bytes, 554462 bytes, 90112 bytes, 552960 bytes, 262229 bytes.
The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows system file. It is a Microsoft signed file. Ati2evxx.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 23% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

If Ati2evxx.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 80% dangerous. File size is 28000 bytes. There is no information about the maker of the file. The program is not visible. Ati2evxx.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows system file. Ati2evxx.exe is able to monitor applications.

External information from Paul Collins:

• "ATIPOLAB" can run at start up. ATI External Event Utility EXE Module. This task can comsume lots of CPU resournces  on some computers, but it can help with graphics card problems. Leave enabled unless it consumes too many CPU resources

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as Ati2evxx.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the Ati2evxx.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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Ati Hotkey Poller Application
   

Ati graphics executable, not sure if its included as part of the driver or Catalyst Control Center, but it does apply to desktop PCs not just Laptops. It shouldnt be present on a system running an Nvidia card unless you have a motherboard with built in ATI graphics for example, but when than i'd recommend disabling the onboard graphics and using the seperate card. Its a safe file thats for sure.
  t31os  

Like most have said, Spyware and most other virus/problems can disguise themselves as a harmless file. If you have more then one file with the same name in the same place, most likely is spyware or something of that nature.
  Chris  

Say what you want, NO PROCESS should appear duplicated in the task manager. This is not normal, and may cause the video configuration to be unstable. ATI or not, it is useless. May not be harmful, but it surely does something WRONG.
  Mario  

Associated with ATI drivers, though non-essential. Disabling this will reduce driver-specific functionality to standard Window's configuration options. Removing this will not disable external monitor support - the user may fall back upon Window's own switching methods. Disabling this will disable dynamic performance options; game-specific quality settings will not be invoked.
  White Hawk  

Two types, if run by systems, it is an ATI graphics feature. Otherwise, it is malware and should be deleted. If concerned, enable your task manager to display I/O reads, and if the number is large (10^5 or 10^6 shortly after boot), it is no good, otherwise it's the driver. Be especially aware if you do not run an ATI card, or if the process shows up twice. The designer may have named it such to mask it's identity as a data miner. May show up in startup tasks as a blank entry. If such is the case, disable immedately.
  thatspsychotic  

I had the Ati2evxx.exe error on my Dell XPS 400, with Radeon Graphics card. I found a new video driver on the ATI website (dated 28 March 2007), downloaded it and it fixed my problem. If you have the same error upon bootup, then goto the ATI site, look for your driver, and you just might have found your fix.
  Brad  

ati graphics driver or ati tool overclocking utilitiy, 3d triggers oc settings or hotkeys also reboot because of card crashing.
  dragon777  

You can disable the Windows service named Ati Hotkey Poller in the services settings. If you disable this service you will loose the ability to use the following ATI services: Hot Key Poller, VPU Recovery, Overdrive/Temp Monitor.The Overdrive tab will actually be removed from the control panel. If you disable the HotKey Poller you may also want to do the following tweak: Go to C:\Windows\System32 Locate Ati2evxx.dll and rename it to ati2evxx.dll.old. This will prevent an annoying boot lag caused by disabling the Ati2evxx.exe in services.
  PowerShot-x  

Additionally some of our more inquisitive users have been able to prove that ATI2EVXX can sometimes be an incredible resource hog using up to 85% of CPU utilization.
  PowerShot-x  

ATI Hotkey poller. Installs with all Radeon drivers. Most people never notice it. However, it frequently seems to start hogging CPU on its own. The effect of this can be seen as "Jerkiness" in 3D games and videos. As a rule, I disable this in services every time I upgrade an ATI driver. I've never had a problem from disabling, but it almost always causes me issues if I don't disable it. Multiple computers (We have 4 with ATI cards, both laptops and desktops) and it has adverse effect on all of them.
  Blake  

It uses a name similar to that of an ATi video card driver but is not stored in the correct location. It is a trojan and it does need to be removed.
  Ryan Hole  

Das ist ein Programm welches den 2d/ 3d Takt steuert. Deaktiviert man den Dienst "ATI External Event Utility", so switched die Karte nicht mehr auf den 3D Takt in Games!
  Oely  

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