How to remove InstallStub error

InstallStub.exe file information

The process InstallStub or Enables Plaxo to integrate securely with Outlook Express belongs to the software Plaxo InstallStub or Plaxo Integration for Outlook Express or InstallStub.exe by Plaxo (www.plaxo.com) or Plaxo, Inc.

Description: InstallStub.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" - typically C:\Program Files\Plaxo\2.1.0.80\ or C:\WINDOWS\Plaxo\2.1.0.80\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 116736 bytes (43% of all occurrence), 178248 bytes, 152136 bytes, 119368 bytes, 151624 bytes, 155720 bytes, 154696 bytes.
InstallStub.exe is not a Windows system file. Program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program is not visible. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. InstallStub.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 74% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

If InstallStub.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 80% dangerous. File size is 116736 bytes (70% of all occurrence), 178248 bytes, 86528 bytes, 152136 bytes, 78848 bytes, 91648 bytes. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). InstallStub.exe is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. InstallStub.exe is able to monitor applications.

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

Used for updating the address book in Plaxo. Phising is possible with this.
  Krish N.  

never had a problem with it or my computer since installing it leaving me to believe that it is in fact not dangerous
   

Updater module of Plaxo, but it WAS NOT UNINSTALLED when I uninstalled Plaxo and it still demands internet access. Spyware-like practice.
  radu  

Plaxo file that can get infected; causes pop-ups
  Ed  

IT collects email addresses, how can that be safe?
  Bill  

Just updated your email contacts
  Tim C  

Installstub.exe is used to attach Plaxo to Outlook Express when it starts up, since Outlook Express has no API.
  Stacy Martin - Plaxo Privacy Officer   (further information)

It slows your computer down
  Menno van de Veen  

Plaxo service for address book updates
  Gerry  

InstallStub.exe is a subscription based outlook & outlook express organizer / updater
  Rick   (further information)

Plaxo service used to update address book + sync work and home calendars
  Steve Harris   (further information)

InstallStub.exe 02/06/03 62K Plaxo enables you to automatically update your address book
   

InstallStub scanner

Security Task Manager shows all running Windows tasks including embedded hidden functions (e.g. keyboard or browser monitoring, autostart entry). A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware, keylogger or a Trojan.

Spyware Doctor detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, malware and tracking threats from your hard disk. Ideal supplement to Security Task Manager.

Registry Booster free scans, cleans, repairs and optimizes your system.

Other processes