How to remove CriticalUpdate error

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CriticalUpdate.exe file information

The process belongs to the software CriticalUpdate.exe by unknown.

Description: CriticalUpdate.exe is located in C:\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 327,164 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 641,435 bytes.
The program has a visible window. The file is a file without information about the maker of this file. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It is not a Windows core file. CriticalUpdate.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 36% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

External information from Paul Collins:

"MSUpdate" definitely not required. Affilred adware

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