How to remove NetMeter error

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NetMeter.exe file information

The process NetMeter belongs to the software NetMeter 0.9.9.9 (beta 2) or NetMeter.exe or NetMeter 1.0.0 Beta 1a by NetRatings, Inc (www.nielsen-netratings.com).

Description: NetMeter.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 266240 bytes (72% of all occurrence), 421888 bytes, 331264 bytes, 292352 bytes.
The program has a visible window. NetMeter.exe is not a Windows system file. There is no information about the maker of the file. The process can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). NetMeter.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 31% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

• "NetMeter" definitely not required. NetRatings software by Opistat . "OpiStat measures Internet usage anonymously and surveys participants according to their profiles and online habits". This software has been reported to get downloaded and installed automatically after a Grokster install. It anonymously collects your use of the Internet protocols (sites visited, Web pages, advertisements seen, electronic commerce, streaming). To be avoided!

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

Allows you to view how much bandwidth you are using. Nothing malicious about this program.
  Andy Cobian  

Yes it's just freeware that gives network usage visualisation. no worries
  Peter Strous UK   (further information)

NetMeter freeware from Readerror http://readerror.gmxhome.de/ is not flagged as dangerous by A-Squared. This one does not runs at startup unless asked to.
  Ironbender  

The site needs to distinguish between the spyware program netmeter.exe and the harmless bandwidth meter of the same name.
  RevSyd   (further information)

With NetMeter 0.9.9.9. (beta2) /602Kb/ never have problem, but exist 3 application named NetMeter - be careful with others...
  Petronije  

Programm zur Kontrolle des monatlichen Datenguthabens! Mit diesem Programm weiß man, gerade bei DSL, wie viel man bereits versurft hat! Dieser Prozess ist aber ganz normal im Ordner Programme.
  Christian Schrötter   (further information)

Bandwidth usage monitor
   

NetRatings software by Opistat . "OpiStat measures Internet usage anonymously and surveys participants according to their profiles and online habits". This software has been reported to get downloaded and installed automatically after a Grokster install. It anonymously collects your use of the Internet protocols (sites visited, Web pages, advertisements seen, electronic commerce, streaming).
  Eddy  

Never have problem.
  LDR  

it's just a freeware bandwidth meter.
  Jim Allison  

This is a freeware program that displays network and internet usage meter
  Lovellz   (further information)

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