How to remove NielsenOnline error

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NielsenOnline.exe file information

The process NetMeter or NielsenOnline or Nielsen Online belongs to the software NetMeter or Nielsen//NetRatings or NielsenOnline by NetRatings, Inc (www.nielsen-netratings.com) or The Nielsen Company.

Description: File NielsenOnline.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 557,056 bytes (69% of all occurrence), 45,056 bytes, 561,152 bytes.
It is not a Windows core file. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program is not visible. The process can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. The process uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. NielsenOnline.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 59% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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

Caused conflict with audio card on a Compaq R4010US
J Salaz

NielsenOnline.exe is showing up twice in my Task Manager.
John S. Matherne

Some advertising thing that gives you lotsa spam/popups
William

computer pop up for closing
c_rackerkiller

Installed if you sign-up for Nielsen consumer questionnaires
Chris Archer (further information)

It's like TV Ratings system for internet traffic run by Nielson Group
rizzn (further information)

Installed voluntarily and is very obvious about its purpose. Seems to have no adverse affect on my system whatsever and easily removeable using add/remove programs.
Mosh

how to remove it
ericeman8

not much, but would be interested in becoming a member
linda andrade

Summary: 1 user think NielsenOnline.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 5 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 1 user think NielsenOnline.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 3 users doesn't grade NielsenOnline.exe ("not sure about it").

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