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How to remove netsurf error


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netsurf.exe file information

The process Internet Desktop Application belongs to the software Internet Desktop Application by Netsurfer, Inc (www.netsurfer.com).

Description: File netsurf.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (mostly C:\Program Files\Optimum Online\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 802,816 bytes (66% of all occurrence), 1,630,208 bytes, 786,432 bytes.
It is not a Windows system file. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. netsurf.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications, manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 33% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

  • "Optimum Online" is not required to run at start up. Optimum Online ISP software. Not required, just window dressing & advertising from Optimum

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