How to remove Inst error

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Inst.exe file information

The process KC Setup XP MFC Application or Inst MFC Application belongs to the software KC Setup XP Application or Inst Application by unknown.

Description: Inst.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows or sometimes in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows XP is 20480 bytes.
Inst.exe is a file without information about the maker of this file. The file is not a Windows core file. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program is not visible. File Inst.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 54% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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User Comments

KC Setup XP on my system is related to IrDA software and is a part of the package "IRXpress.exe" . It came with the Sitecom USB-IrDA receiver.
Roger (further information)

I also have a crashing inst.exe by KC and I develop for the Casio IT500 PDA. This has an IRXpress USB IrDA adapter.
James

It is installed by IRXpress software for USB IrDA adapters usuage
Joop

Inst.exe is part of Sweex USB-IrDA driver. In some cases may cause errors (while debugging Delphi applications etc)
Anton

Charakteristik: Die Datei Inst.exe befindet sich in einem Unterordner von C:\Windows oder manchmal im Ordner C:\Windows\System32. Die Dateigröße unter Windows XP ist 20480 bytes.
andy fischer

KC Setup XP appears to be related to IrDA software installation package by KC Technology, Inc. used by Actisys IrDA products (http://www.actisys.com). KC Technologies web site (http://www.kctechnologyinc.com) seems defunct.
unknown (further information)

installed by IRXpress software for USB IrDA adapters
Ralph

Summary: 2 users think Inst.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 1 user doesn't grade Inst.exe ("not sure about it").

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