How to remove an MsgSys error

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MsgSys.EXE file information

The process known as CBA -- Message System belongs to software Intel Common Base Agent or Compaq Remote Monitor Service or Kithara Tool Suite (version 7 Runtime) or Hotfix for Microsoft .NET or Java 2 Runtime Environment or Microsoft SQL Server (version 2000) or Security Update for Microsoft by Intel (www.intel.com) or LANDesk Software (www.landesk.com).

Description: The file MsgSys.EXE is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 14,336 bytes (64% of all occurrences), 28,729 bytes and 9 more variants.
The program is not visible. The file is not a Windows core file. Program listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. Therefore the technical security rating is 69% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
It is possible to completely remove Compaq Remote Monitor Service or Security Update for Microsoft (Control Panel⇒Add/Remove programs).

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as MsgSys.EXE, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the MsgSys.EXE process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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component of Intel's LANDesk management suite
chad

component of Intel lan desk
TB

LanDesk File

Part of Symantec Anti-Virus (legacy from Intel AV acquisition)
Robert Wagnon

I cant Get rid of it

It is part of Intel's LANDesk Driver Suite
l33thax0r

msgsys.exe is an application by Intel which assist with LANdesks Alert management System (AMS). This program is a non-essential system process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
John Sgro

It's not dangerous, just annoying. I remove it. It is really not needed.
g33kdude (further information)

part of norton antivirus real time scan process

LandDesk file
pHg

Should be found in Windows\System32. Its' Internal Name is MsgExe, Original Filename is MsgSys.EXE
DadH

Summary: Average user rating of MsgSys.EXE: based on 16 votes with 12 reviews.

11 users think MsgSys.EXE is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users think MsgSys.EXE is dangerous and recommend removing it. 1 user doesn't grade MsgSys.EXE ("not sure about it").

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