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How to remove dpcstart error


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dpcstart.exe file information

The process Startup Utility belongs to the software DIRECWAY by Hughes Network Systems (www.hns.com).

Description: dpcstart.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 73,728 bytes (83% of all occurrence), 61,440 bytes.
The program is not visible. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). dpcstart.exe is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 50% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

  • "DPCProxyLoadOnStartup" must run at start up. DirecWay from DirectTV satellite based high-speed internet access
  • "Dpcstart" must run at start up. DirecWay from DirectTV satellite based high-speed internet access. Proxy software
  • "Dpcstart" can run at start up. Startup program for Direcway 2-way satellite internet service. Loads DirecWay's Navigator, tray icon, etc

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