How to remove an EPAService error

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EPAService.exe file information

The process known as EPAService Module belongs to software EPAService Module or EPAService by unknown.

Description: The file EPAService.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 221,184 bytes (30% of all occurrences), 118,784 bytes and 5 more variants.
The file is a file without information about the developer of this file. The program has no visible window. It is not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 49% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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

Inventory Management software sold by Eracent Corp. for large corporations to keep track of computer hardware. Located in c:/epa.epa directory (hidden).
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It is an asset montoring client that sends encrypted reports to a server.
Nick Sanders

It belongs to Eracent's EPA client andused for collecting information about hardware and software installed on a device
AJ (further information)

It is an asset montoring client that sends encrypted reports to a server

It's part of Eracent's EPA client, used for gathering information about hardware and software installed on a computer. It is basically an asset montoring client that sends encrypted reports back to a server.
JR (further information)

Big brother is watching you. It is a real resource HOG when it is running.
Bob Bitchen

This exe is under a hidden folder "C:\epa.epa". I believe it's used in corporate environment to track all installed software and files on end-user's PC.

EPAService is part of an application by Eracent Corporation. Your company owns is running the Eracent EnterpriseAM application which scans your workstation for hardware and software configurations. It's a legitimate application and service.
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All I know is that it uses around 200K of memory and my system grinds to a halt when runnin. I have a core duo processor and 4GB of memory.
Erik Witz

It is an asset monitoring agent that reports on hardware/software installed on the computer. Sends it back to a server. We use it in our enterprise.
Malvin Vasquez

As everyone has said, is part of the Eracent Assement Management suite used to gather asset management on deivces on the compnay network/domains.
MD

Installed by your company and regenerates if deleted. Sends data upload to your IT department periodicly.
DWO

It's a part of asset management system (Eracent). It can include a keylogger.
GSXF (further information)

RE: GSXF's comment that it can include a Keylogger* this is not correct. It can include a Key stroke counter as well as a Mouse click counter. No content is collected, just user interaction with apps.
Andy Balmuth (further information)

Summary: Average user rating of EPAService.exe: based on 13 votes with 14 reviews.

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

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