How to remove an fraps error

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Fraps.exe file information

The process belongs to software FRAPS or WinRAR archiver by Beepa P/L (beepa.com) or Rod Maher.

Description: The file fraps.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\ or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 774,144 bytes (10% of all occurrences), 2,826,240 bytes and 29 more variants.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. It is a file without information about the developer of this file. The file is not a Windows system file. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. fraps.exe is able to record inputs, manipulate other programs and hide itself. Therefore the technical security rating is 46% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
In the event of any problems with fraps.exe, you may want to uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Fraps).

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If fraps.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 54% dangerous. The file size is 2,723,840 bytes (13% of all occurrences), 774,144 bytes and 17 more variants. There is no description of the program. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. The file is not a Windows core file. fraps.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself and manipulate other programs.

If fraps.exe is located in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder, the security rating is 28% dangerous. The file size is 3,182,248 bytes. Fraps.exe is a Windows system file. The program has a visible window. The file is a Verisign signed file. fraps.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself and manipulate other programs.
In the event of any problems with fraps.exe, you may want to uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > WinRAR archiver).

External information from Paul Collins:

"Fraps" can run at start up. Fraps Real-Time Video Capture software

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

Video caputer software for use with games. (Make your own trailers)
Adam W (further information)

This is a program used for capturing screenshots and video whilst in full screen directx games.
FlameBoy (further information)

it isn't dangerous it's a prog. that shows you how much fraps you have in a game or vid
infinity (further information)

It's a program to record movies in 3d-applications
Hendrik Nijmeijer (further information)

Its a good program, but it wont go away after uninstall!!!! rebooted and reinstalled but still there again!!
DJPhilluk (further information)

It's a video capture program. Totally harmless.
Paul J

video capture program
pip

Die Freeware davon läst einträge in der Windowsregistry und verhindert damit das gecrackte versionen von Fraps installiert und benutzt werden - The Freeware leaves entries in the windows registry and prevent thereby that the user install cracked versions.
Dennis M (further information)

At DJPhilluk: You phail. This program is made of win. *points to below comments with the exception of DJPilluk's and infinity's*
I Are Person

Completely Harmless! Fraps is used to show Frames per Second in 3D Games. Very Handy!!!

there are viruses disguised as it running around though
AZ

It's a video capturing program. It's as harmful as regedit :D have fun making gameplay videos :3
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Summary: Average user rating of fraps.exe: based on 15 votes with 12 reviews.

10 users think fraps.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users doesn't grade fraps.exe ("not sure about it").

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