How to remove command error

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

Description: File command.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows. The file size on Windows XP is 293888 bytes.
There is no description of the program. The program is not visible. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. It is not a Windows system file. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. command.exe is able to connect to Internet, record inputs, manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 96% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

"COMMAND" definitely not required. Added by the QQPASS.E TROJAN!
"WinProfile" definitely not required. Added by the BUDDY TROJAN!

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

i am unable to end the process for command.exe using Windows Task Manager, however i am able to set/change the priority..
tornado_572

pop-up virus
Natalya

Starts screwing with programs programs tracking em, starts causing higher pings in games, and keeps throwing popups at u with every site u go on. Plus it starts building more and more, started out with 2 programs then after 3 days had 6.

it gives me popups and it's annoying
the yeast

Prompts constant popup advertisments. However, does not seem to do any harm to the system.
Hatchet

doesn't use much cpu.. is a system operation, but access is denied
angel

personally i believe that this is part of the Command Service that Adaware and Spybot are picking as a virus i believe this because this file was created the same day i was infected, only 100% fix is to wipe drive....if that's not an option go to the link
dw (further information)

I've read it may be a Trojan. Specifically, the Buddy Trojan.
Spartan

Captures info on sites visited and keystrokes, opens popup related to sites visited. Many variations.
2zaps

Runs as service. possible trojan - Delete!
Highlander

Pop ups and browser hijacking

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Summary: 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 19 users think command.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 5 users doesn't grade command.exe ("not sure about it").

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