How to remove kmw_run error

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kmw_run.exe file information

The process Kensington MouseWorks Win32 Support belongs to the software KMW or kmw_run.exe by Kensington Technology Group (www.kensington.com).

Description: File kmw_run.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 106496 bytes (71% of all occurrence), 118784 bytes, 102400 bytes, 49152 bytes.
There is no file information. File kmw_run.exe is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. kmw_run.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. kmw_run.exe is able to hide itself. Therefore the technical security rating is 86% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

External information from Paul Collins:

"kmw_run.exe" can run at start up. Kensington MouseWorks - mouse/trackball software. Not required unles you use any special features

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

conflicts with Microsoft Update
DaveJazzHound

After installation ..I have to reboot to get my touch pad to work.. if my USB Kensington wireless mouse isnt plugged in.
JA

It's a parasite.. I cant uninstall it! OMG! and it's a lousy product.. limited range.. and on start up.. if its not being used.. it locks up my Toshiba Lap top touch pad... I had to roll back my start up files......
Jim

the mouse I bought worked fine before installing software, and after installing software, I have to reboot laptop sometimes if mouse is not plugged in and I want to use the Latptop mouse, it seems to have caused more problems then any real purpose
Jason Hall (further information)

Kensington Wireless Mouse driver

Comes with Kensington mouse (trackball). It is possible that it is spyware. However, the reason it is put in high risk is because it needs to be able to take and push basic windows functions. Reason being, it has a few extra buttons giving the user the ability to assign commands to each, these may be unique to each program.
chuckles

Kensington Mouse (Trackball) When I downloaded the cd that came with it my spyware detector found a couple of things-may be false positives as I haven't seen any other comments but do a scan after installing to be sure-mine works fine after deleting the (possible) adware
dvdst711

Summary: 4 users think kmw_run.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think kmw_run.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 2 users doesn't grade kmw_run.exe ("not sure about it").

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