How to remove NewsUpd error

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NewsUpd.EXE file information

The process News Engine Update Application belongs to the software Creative News Engine by Creative Technology Ltd (www.creative.com).

Description: NewsUpd.EXE is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 44,032 bytes (88% of all occurrence), 39,936 bytes.
Program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. Therefore the technical security rating is 46% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

"NewsUpd" is not required to run at start up. For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. System tray application for News updates. Available via Start -> Programs. Also spyware - see here.

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