How to remove an FolderSizeSvc error

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FolderSizeSvc.exe file information

The process known as FolderSize Service belongs to software Folder Size for Windows by Brio (www.oracle.com/us/hyperion).

Description: FolderSizeSvc.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 98,304 bytes (52% of all occurrences), 131,072 bytes and 5 more variants.
The program is not visible. The file is not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 45% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you are having problems with FolderSizeSvc.exe, you may also do the following:
1) uninstall Java(TM) 6 or My Book Device Driver from your computer using the Control Panel applet "Add/Remove programs"
2) go to the support area of the Oracle website
3) make sure that you have installed the latest version.

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

Shows File and Folder size in Windows Explorer.
Hiew (further information)

With this File you can see folder sizes in detail mode
Jaro

I tried to remove it from my hard drive by changing the /exe extension to .xfk, bu the next timew I booted it was back. Now I will try again, wiht "SSecurity Task Manager".
Joe Luck

It is a filesize program, to which I asked for.
som

Installed application which adds a column in Explorer's view showing file AND also Folders sizes
Outlawtorn70 (further information)

The program is safe, actually it's a great utility
Luis Gomez (further information)

Folder Size is a extension app used to show you the Folder Sizes on your Windows Explorer on MS W-XP
Sam (further information)

Summary: Average user rating of FolderSizeSvc.exe: based on 13 votes with 7 reviews.

8 users think FolderSizeSvc.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger.

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