How to remove MSASCui error

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MSASCui.exe file information

The process User Interface or Windows Defender User Interface belongs to the software Windows Defender or MSASCui.exe" -hide by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com).

Description: File MSASCui.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 777424 bytes (41% of all occurrence), 866584 bytes, 1420560 bytes, 1006264 bytes, 1004136 bytes, 25600 bytes.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. The program has a visible window. It is digitally signed. MSASCui.exe is not a Windows system file. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. Therefore the technical security rating is 3% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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

Links: MSASCui.exe, MSASCui.exe

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User Comments

Windows defender
Godlike

part of the standalone windows defender program
paul (further information)

it's windows defender --don't disable it
jimmy

part of windows defender

Like the others said, there's nothing to be worried about. It's just part of Windows Defender (Beta and Beta 2).
Santa (further information)

Windows Defender
Sky_Pilot

Yeah its Windows Defender -- harmless
kOaL

Part of windows defense anti spyware program involving updates
crazyjv69

Block it from starting
Poo

This is windows defender antispyware which runs in the background of your pc very safe also works fine with vista
colin.f. (further information)

Windows defender.
Michael

It's a file associated with Windows Defender. If u don't want it or is causing u problems, just remove Windows Defender.
Dryden

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Summary: 26 users think MSASCui.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users think MSASCui.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 1 user doesn't grade MSASCui.exe ("not sure about it").

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