How to remove HotTray error

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HotTray.exe file information

The process eFax Messenger Plus - Tray belongs to the software eFax Messenger Plus (tm) by eFax.com or j2 Global Communications, Inc.

Description: File HotTray.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 27136 bytes (66% of all occurrence), 23040 bytes.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. File HotTray.exe is not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 52% dangerous.

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If HotTray.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 37% dangerous. File size is 28672 bytes. The program has a visible window. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. The file is not a Windows system file.

External information from Paul Collins:

"eFax.com Tray Menu" is not required to run at start up. eFax Messenger Tray Menu system tray icon for eFax Messenger Plus. Available via Start -> Programs. Disabling instructions available here

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