How to remove kix32 error

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kix32.exe file information

The process KiXtart main executable belongs to the software KiXtart or KiXtart main executable by Microsoft, Ruud van Velsen or Ruud van Velsen (Microsoft).

Description: kix32.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 237,568 bytes (60% of all occurrence), 163,840 bytes, 196,608 bytes.
kix32.exe is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. kix32.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. Therefore the technical security rating is 46% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If kix32.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\ then the security rating is 23% dangerous. File size is 253,952 bytes (66% of all occurrence), 159,744 bytes. The file is not a Windows core file.

If kix32.exe is located in C:\ then the security rating is 22% dangerous. File size is 241,664 bytes. The program has a visible window. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It is not a Windows system file.

If kix32.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 42% dangerous. File size is 241,664 bytes.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as kix32.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the kix32.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

Kix32 appears to be a necessary function for running LogOn scripts: Me I'm turning over the StartUp Error to our IT folks - Let them sort-it-out. The rest of folks w/o the level of support I enjoy, should prolly attempt the 'fix'
Rob-Roy Thomas

KiXtart is used in corporate environments for logon scripting - often to map network drives or printers
Damian

KiXtart, a freeware scripting language, gives you much of the power possible with custom executables. KiXtart scripts make many of the features you want in your logon scripts possible.
Gareth Mitchell (further information)

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Summary: 3 users think kix32.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think kix32.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 1 user doesn't grade kix32.exe ("not sure about it").

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