How to remove GWInkMonitor error

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GWInkMonitor.exe file information

The process Gateway Ink Monitor belongs to the software Gateway Online Ink Purchase Utility by Gateway.

Description: File GWInkMonitor.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The file size on Windows XP is 303,180 bytes.
Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. Therefore the technical security rating is 59% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

External information from Paul Collins:

"GWInkMonitor" is not required to run at start up. Gateway ink monitor - makes an annoying popup that says your printer may be running out of ink, do you want to buy some!

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

HP DESKJET 940C has compatibility problems with this GATEWAY program. Causes error in printer ink cartridge carrier. Locks up printer that is unfixable as long as gwinkmonitor is installed. Finding it is harder than led to believe by HP. Must be disabbled, then removed to allow printer to work.
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Summary: 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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