How to remove an Dropbox error

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Dropbox.exe file information

The process known as Dropbox or DropBox Desktop Client belongs to software TeamSpeak (version 3 Client) by DropShots or Evenflow.

Description: The file Dropbox.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings". The file size on Windows 7/XP is 13,179,660 bytes.
It is not a Windows core file. File Dropbox.exe is certified by a trustworthy company. Program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). Dropbox.exe is able to monitor applications and record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 30% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
In case you experience problems using Dropbox.exe, you can also do the following:
1) uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Dropbox or TeamSpeak 3 Client)
2) visit the Dropbox ^[1][2] website.

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If Dropbox.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 29% dangerous. The file size is 13,179,660 bytes (78% of all occurrences), 405,504 bytes, 139,264 bytes or 8,767,575 bytes. It is not a Windows system file. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). Dropbox.exe is digitally signed. Dropbox.exe is able to record inputs and monitor applications.
In case you experience problems using Dropbox.exe, you can also do the following:
1) uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Dropbox)
2) visit the Dropbox website.

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

Sync tool from getdropbox.com
NamelessOne (further information)

This is a program that syncs files with a privat folder on the web, as wel as people you share the folder with. Not harmful at all, it's easy to stop it from starting automatically for Dropbox's settings.
mabynke (further information)

dropbox.exe belongs to DropBox Desktop. Dropbox allows you to sync your files online and across your computers automatically.
Elena

dropbox cloud sharing program. definately not dangerous in any way.
pk1

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

4 users think Dropbox.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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