How to remove an DadTray error

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DadTray.exe file information

The process known as DadTray MFC Application belongs to software DadTray Application by unknown.

Description: DadTray.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 188,416 bytes (53% of all occurrences), 184,320 bytes, 172,032 bytes or 151,552 bytes.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. The program has a visible window. There is no information about the author of the file. File DadTray.exe is not a Windows core file. DadTray.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 22% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
In case you experience problems using DadTray.exe, you may also uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Dell AccessDirect or Able2Extract).

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

It is an application from Dell for giving users intant access to applications
Rich B

dell access direct

dadtray.exe is a piece of software produced by Dell corperation which allows configuration options for your Dell laptops additional keys. Without this process these additional keys e.g. volume and the Internet key, will not work. This program is a non-essential system process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
guido.freudiger

DAD="Dell Access Direct"; set keyboard repeat rate and Internet Home Page button's URL
John Garrett

dadtray.exe is a piece of software produced by Dell corporation which allows configuration options for your Dell laptops additional keys. Without this process these additional keys e.g. volume and the Internet key, will not work. This program is a non-essential system process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
Scott V

Summary: Average user rating of DadTray.exe: based on 4 votes with 5 reviews.

1 user think it's probably harmless. 3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user doesn't grade DadTray.exe ("not sure about it").

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