How to remove DUC20 error

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DUC20.exe file information

The process No-IP.com DUC belongs to the software DUC v by Vitalwerks LLC.

Description: File DUC20.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 1172992 bytes (73% of all occurrence), 1079296 bytes, 1073664 bytes.
DUC20.exe is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. DUC20.exe is able to connect to Internet, record inputs, hide itself, manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 42% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

"No-IP DUC" can run at start up. Part of http://www.no-ip.com provided service. Keeps No-IP's dynamic nameserver (DNS) updated if and when your computer's (network's) dynamic IP-address changes so that you can run servers on computers with dynamic IP. Shortcut available

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as DUC20.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the DUC20.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

I must leave a computer running to be accessed periodically from other remote sites. It is in an area where there are nio broadband services, erg, a dial-up connection. If the computer reboots for any reason (automatic updates, etc.) a new IP address is assigned making remote access problematic -- that's where No-Ip and DUC20 come into play. The DUC20 reads the new IP address, reports it to the the No-Ip.com server which has a redirect for a user-friendly address ( compname.no-ip.org, for example). We login to the friendly name and are rerouted to the new IP address. Highly Recommended!.
Stan Snyder

It appears to surf the web by itself without leaving any browser history but my proxy log picks up the activity
Jeff Deveaux (further information)

It is a dns updater, used for dynamic ip.
Thiago Cruz (further information)

Safe : Dynamic Name Server : Chance ur ip into an ftp://name.net ! usage = to easaly locate your local webserver or local ftp server !!!
Emmersee

Great to use websites that have it IP change every now and then
remoniz (further information)

Dynamic DNS Client
Chris (further information)

Automatically updates your dynamic IP address for your dns account at no-ip.com
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IP posting software
rschel (further information)

Summary: 6 users think DUC20.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 1 user doesn't grade DUC20.exe ("not sure about it").

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