How to remove DataLayer error

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DataLayer.exe file information

The process DataLayer 2.0 Module belongs to the software Nokia PC Suite or Nokia PC Connectivity SDK or datalayer.exe or Need for Speed Underground or Nokia PC Connectivity Solution by Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd (www.nokia.com).

Description: File DataLayer.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 1,106,944 bytes (18% of all occurrence), 820,736 bytes, 819,712 bytes, 1,159,168 bytes, 1,019,392 bytes, 1,068,032 bytes, 851,456 bytes, 986,624 bytes, 1,097,728 bytes, 863,744 bytes, 1,204,224 bytes, 1,089,536 bytes, 1,110,016 bytes, 851,968 bytes, 1,069,056 bytes.
DataLayer.exe is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. The process can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. The program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices). DataLayer.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 34% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If DataLayer.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 44% dangerous. File size is 46,159 bytes. The program has a visible window. There is no description of the program. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices). File DataLayer.exe is not a Windows system file. DataLayer.exe seems to be a compressed file.

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

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

Nokia Phone Suite local Connection Files - Not Dangerous
smee.init (further information)

Nokia Phone conection software
MCM (further information)

ungefährliches programm zum konfigurieren von Nokia-Handys
''Giondi''

Summary: 4 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 to remove it..

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