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How to remove an DataLayer error


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DataLayer.exe file information

The process known as DataLayer (version 2.0 Module) or DataLayer Module belongs to software Nokia PC Suite or Need for Speed Underground (version 2) or Nokia PC Connectivity Solution by Nokia Mobile Phones (www.nokia.com) or Nokia Mobile Phone (www.nokia.com).

Description: The file DataLayer.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 1,106,944 bytes (18% of all occurrences), 819,712 bytes and 13 more variants. http://www.file.net/process/datalayer.exe.html 
DataLayer.exe is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. The process starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices). The program can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. DataLayer.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 34% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
In the event of any problems with DataLayer.exe, you can also uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Nokia PC Suite or Able2Extract).

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If DataLayer.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32, the security rating is 68% dangerous. The file size is 46,159 bytes. There is no information about the author of the file. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices). DataLayer.exe is not a Windows core file. DataLayer.exe is able to hide itself and monitor applications.

If DataLayer.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 34% dangerous. The file size is 1,052,672 bytes (66% of all occurrences) or 999,424 bytes. The program can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. The program is not visible. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices). DataLayer.exe is not a Windows system file.
In the event of any problems with DataLayer.exe, you can also uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Nokia PC Suite).

External information from Paul Collins:

  • "DataLayer" can run at start up. Nokia PC Suite 5 - "A collection of powerful tools that you can use to manage your phone features and data." Synchronize the phone with, for example Outlook. You can also use it to browse your phone, edit the phone list and so on

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

ungefährliches programm zum konfigurieren von Nokia-Handys
  ''Giondi''  
Nokia Phone conection software
  MCM   (further information)
Nokia Phone Suite local Connection Files - Not Dangerous
  smee.init   (further information)
hatte eben ne datei geladen, zuerst bekomm ich vom virenscanner ne meldung dasn trojaner (c://a.bat) gefunden wurde, und paar sekunden später will diese datalayer.exe ne verbindung ins internet aufbauen
  (DKAR)DaGobert  
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Summary: Average user rating of DataLayer.exe: based on 7 votes with 4 reviews.
5 users think DataLayer.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user think DataLayer.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.


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