How to remove an mysqld error

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Mysqld.exe file information

The process known as MySQL Server (version 5.1, 5.5, 6.0) or The MySQL Server or MySQL or MySQL5 or Remote Access DB or OpenEMR or CONNECT or Dell Remote Access

belongs to software MySQL Server or XAMPP or Squeezebox Server or SlimServer or EasyPHP (version 2.0b1) or Apache2Triad: apache server or MySQL Database Server or MySQL Servers and Clients or Namo WebBoard or SugarCRM on FastStack or 2X ThinClientServer or Dell Remote Access or SqueezeCenter

by MySQL AB (www.mysql.com) or Oracle (www.oracle.com) or Dell (www.dell.com) or SingleClick Systems (www.singleclicksystems.com) or TISS MSC or Zmanda.

Description: mysqld.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files" or in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" or in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 4,149,248 bytes (14% of all occurrences), 6,041,600 bytes and 85 more variants.
The program is not visible. Mysqld.exe is not a Windows core file. There is no file information. The program listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. Therefore the technical security rating is 65% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If problems with MySQL Server or XAMPP come up, you can remove the entire program using Windows Control Panel, ask the software vendor, Mysql, for advice or look for a new, improved version.

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as mysqld.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the mysqld.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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User Comments

MySQL Database Server Daemon

database service, no need to worry
aeternus

MySQL Database Server Daemon
David (further information)

My SQL file
dre (further information)

database service, no need to worry
Nisroc

MySQL Server
Kiper (further information)

Mysql- sever (Datenbanksever)

absolut harmlos - sql
boomele

is being used by slimserver
Hans

my pc is hanging at startup because of mysqld.exe... found it in windows/prefetch. I don't have any sql relatet programs installed.
Amon Stark

MySQL Server
Husey (further information)

This process for MySQL server
heroin

Sends data to the Internet
Knowledge John

It is the server process of MySQL database. It is an daemon process that accepts connections from the Internet, therefore it should be allowed to run only if you are indeed running a database. It is not a dangerous process on its own, however like any daemon, if you decide to run it, you should update it regulary with security updates as vulnerabilities in an unupdated daemon may expose your computer to unauthorized remote access.
Dan (further information)

it consumed 80% of cpu resources on boot
Speedcat

Un Essential .Exe File Causing System Slow and taking off 60-80% of System Usage
Hari Krishna ( DELL ON CALL )

next-to-nothing but when my laptop was new it ran like a deer and now it only runs like deer is if I end the process because it consumes too much resources. It only appears on the task manager when I request all users and I am the only user of this laptop
BlueWolf

It runs everytime I reboot. It takes up majority of the CPU, sometimes up to 96%, I tried to run msconfiq and go to start up and remove it but it's not in the list.
JP

causing 100% CPU utilization in windows 7 64 bit
the_dude

In my case, (I have a Dell and recently replaced the old unsupported Dell Remote software with their newer offering - SingleClick CONNECT), this program was installed with the new remote connection package. Yes, it does hog the system on startup but, I guess, if you want to use the software you have to put up with it. After it finishes 'doing it's thing' , it releases the resources and everything works fine. I just have to start my computer and then go have a cup of coffee, take a shower and come back and it's ready to go. Why doesn't Dell or SingleClick weigh in to explain the mystery
Tom from Tampa

Windows Media Center ( and the many clones ) programs may well use this for their streams and program lists databases. Should you disable this, then you may expect that some propgrams or plgins and addons may no longer work. If you had recently installed such plugins then even after un-install, the SQL program may still be running. From Start/Run box type in services.msc and then OK. scroll down the list until you see MYSQL. Stop the service and see what programs are affected (if any). If no ill effects then double left click on MYSQL entry and set startup type to disabled.
Joseph Black (further information)

Summary: Average user rating of mysqld.exe: based on 28 votes with 21 reviews.

21 users think mysqld.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 1 user think mysqld.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 2 users doesn't grade mysqld.exe ("not sure about it").

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