How to remove launchpd error

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launchpd.exe file information

The process ATI Multimedia Center Launchpad belongs to the software ATI Multimedia Center or launchpd.exe" by ATI Technologies Inc (www.ati.com).

Description: launchpd.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" - e.g. C:\Program Files\ATI Multimedia\main\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 106574 bytes (29% of all occurrence), 102400 bytes, 106571 bytes, 106570 bytes, 98304 bytes, 106575 bytes, 106573 bytes, 77824 bytes.
Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows core file. Program can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. Therefore the technical security rating is 21% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

External information from Paul Collins:

"ATI Launchpad" can run at start up. Convenient way to start all your Multimedia Center applications (DVD, Video CD, CD Audio, File Player). You can right-click LaunchPad, and uncheck Load on Startup in the menu

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

Program that allows you to access ATI TV and other functions from your desktop
Dan

This is the taskbar for ATI's Multimedia Center which comes with their All-In-Wonder products. From it you can launch TV, DVD, Record, etc.
Craig

Summary: 2 users think launchpd.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.

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