How to remove drst error

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The process Dr SpeedTouch belongs to the software SpeedTouch or Need for Speed Underground by THOMSON (www.thomson.com).

Description: File drst.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (normally c:\program files\speedtouch\dr speedtouch\). The file size on Windows XP is 118,784 bytes.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. It is not a Windows system file. The program listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. Therefore the technical security rating is 38% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

"STManager" is not required to run at start up. Dr. SpeedTouch is some sort of diagnostics software which sends out information to a server which then relays the information back to the program to test the network to see if the SpeedTouch ADSL modem connection is working properly. Not required if connected via Ethernet (and probably USB). Can cause a slow down in Win2K - see here

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

would it do any harm if I remove it from the registy(I'm running xp pro)
ARNOLD LAIMIN JONINS

It's diagnostic tool released by Thomson.
DM

My recommendation would be to leave it alone but simply refuse it permission to communicate via your firewall. Its transmission of data masks my view of outgoing transmissions from other possible threats such as trojans. PC users need to be able to see those on the transmission meter in the toolbar tray.
Mark Lammas

Loaded with Thomson Speedtouch ADSL modem
Colin Skears

Drst.exe has caused me endless problems with USB connectivity, plus it slowed my PC down massively and stopped it shutting down properly if at all. Now I have removed Dr Speedtouch, my PC is back to normal and I can synchronise my phone with Outlook with any problems. I recommend removal!!!
Sarah Walmsley

Some versions seem to disrupt USB devices, can conflict with flash memory card readers. Removing it from the startup will not effect the operation of the speedtouch modem.
M Orton

its about as useful as an AOL user sitting at a computer!
peaterg

part of speedtouch modem that i have

Belongs to the Speedtouch software suite
Rens

ADSL Connection troubleshooter
James Foster

It is file from drivers to my modem.
świetla

drst = Dr Speed Touch. It's a diagnostic program for ADSL modem internet connection.
świetla

just a diagnostics device for your modem
Will

Read the user guide
syntaxiz (further information)

This is a program used for ADSL internet, it checks your connection to see if everything is ok
Eddie Genis

Summary: 7 users think drst.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 1 user think drst.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 2 users doesn't grade drst.exe ("not sure about it").

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