How to remove autotkit error

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autotkit.exe file information

The process belongs to the software AUTOTKIT.EXE or Project by unknown.

Description: File autotkit.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (typically C:\hp\bin\). The file size on Windows XP is 53248 bytes.
The program has a visible window. There is no information about the maker of the file. The program 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 not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 36% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

"AutoTKit" is not required to run at start up. On HP PC's. Unclear what purpose it serves - but there's a known issue with Internet Explorer Toolbar settings not being saved with it enabled

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as autotkit.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the autotkit.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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User Comments

Supposedly an HP related file
Steve

Summary: 3 users think autotkit.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless.

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