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The free file information forum can help you determine if fd.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, or adware that you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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Fd.exe file information

The process known as Magic disk supervisor belongs to software Magic disk supervisor or Uninstall Kanguru Wizard by FreshDevices (www.freshdevices.com) or ORANGE.

Description: fd.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32\drivers. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 202,240 bytes (51% of all occurrences), 166,912 bytes and 7 more variants. http://www.file.net/process/fd.exe.html 
There is no information about the author of the file. The file is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. Program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). fd.exe is able to record inputs and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 64% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If fd.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 9% dangerous. The file size is 3,104,264 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 676,352 bytes. The program has a visible window. It is not a Windows core file. fd.exe is able to record inputs.
If there are any problems with fd.exe, you can uninstall FreshDownload software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista).

If fd.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 54% dangerous. The file size is 197,120 bytes. The application has no file description. The program has no visible window. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). File fd.exe is not a Windows core file. fd.exe is able to record inputs and monitor applications.
If there are any problems with fd.exe, you can uninstall Uninstall Kanguru Wizard software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista).

If fd.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows, the security rating is 56% dangerous. The file size is 90,112 bytes.

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

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  Ulli Heinrichs  
Part of the password locking software for sony Micro Vault USB "Thumb Drives". Although not mentioned specifically, The software can be downloaded from Sony's website (Google "Sony Micro-Vault")
  George Barker  
think it's: Part of the password locking software for sony Micro Vault USB "Thumb Drives".
  Jean-Michel Mutshi  
It's not neccessary for startup
   
Fresh Devices - download manager/accelerator
  Brewman   (further information)
Sony Micro-Vault driver
   
FD.exe was removed and my Sony Micro Vault / PasswordLock ceased to function. Once re-added, it functioned perfectly.
  Rafael  
i concur, sony micro drive as i only use password lock
  Juju Bees  
Application for Sony's Micro Vault USB Flash Drives
  Ed  
Ascii code in file labels it as Magic Disk Supervisor 6
  Guy  
SONY Microvault USB Flash Tool
  WL  
I did buy a Sony flash drive about two years ago and did in fact dowload and install the software for locking the drive. I never did use the locking feature, though.
  Sam  
It is Fresh Download (download manager)
  John Miles  
Kanguru thumb drive driver - Interface between application and drivers. Performs cryptographic and security functions.
  Steve   (further information)
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Summary: Average user rating of fd.exe: based on 15 votes with 14 reviews.
8 users think fd.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.


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