How to remove DevDetect error

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DevDetect.exe file information

The process Device Detector belongs to the software ACDSee 7.0 PowerPack or ACDSee for PENTAX or DevDetect.exe" -autorun or ACDSee Pro or Device Detector or ACDSee 6.0 PowerPack or ACDSee 9 Photo Manager by ACD Systems, Ltd (www.acdsystems.com).

Description: DevDetect.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 278528 bytes (44% of all occurrence), 212992 bytes, 282624 bytes, 253952 bytes.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. The program has a visible window. The file is not a Windows core file. The process can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. Therefore the technical security rating is 3% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If DevDetect.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 2% dangerous. File size is 208896 bytes. The program has a visible window. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. The file is not a Windows system file.

External information from Paul Collins:

"Device Detector" can run at start up. Watches for external digital imaging products being connected from ACD Systems

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

Its a component of ACDSee, it monitors external devices such as scanners and cameras
Aidamina (further information)

ist der Gerätedetektor von acdsee

ACD Gerätedetektor
Peter Thiel

It's from the ACD image browser program. It's harmless.

Summary: 3 users think DevDetect.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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