How to remove an NOPDB error

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NOPDB.exe file information

The process known as NOPDB belongs to software Norton Speed Disk (version 7.0 for, 6.0 for, 7.0 for Windows) or Norton SystemWorks (version 2006, 2005, 2004, 2006 Premier, 2006 Basic, 2005 Premier) or Speed Disk service or ArcSoft PhotoFantasy or IDAutomation.com Code (version 39 Font) or Manga Studio ShadeExporter or Outerinfo or Starry Night Digital Download by Symantec (www.symantec.com).

Description: The file NOPDB.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (e.g. C:\Program Files\NORTON~1\Speed Disk\). Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 172,065 bytes (49% of all occurrences), 176,193 bytes and 6 more variants.
The program is not visible. It is not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 35% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
It is possible to uninstall Norton Utilities or Norton Speed Disk 7.0 for from your computer using the Control Panel applet "Add/Remove programs".

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If NOPDB.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 42% dangerous. The file size is 176,161 bytes. The program has no visible window. NOPDB.exe is not a Windows core file.
It is possible to uninstall Norton Speed Disk 6.0 für or Norton Speed Disk 6.0 for from your computer using the Control Panel applet "Add/Remove programs".

If NOPDB.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows, the security rating is 96% dangerous. The file size is 71,680 bytes. The process has no file description. NOPDB.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The program has no visible window. The process starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program uses ports to connect to a LAN or the Internet. File NOPDB.exe is not a Windows system file. NOPDB.exe is able to monitor applications.

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

Leanna: It's called "SpeedDisk" because it de-fragments your hard drive, though the process itself is CPU-intensive. Schedule it to run when you're not using the computer (i.e. overnight).
SoCalGuy

nopdb.exe background-monitors fragmentation
psic88

It's a CPU hog, but you're using it for a reason... if you want your drive defragged, you need to not use other programs while it runs. It being a CPU hog means less chance of that, therefore win-win!
Jeff

Major CPU hog. Uninstall Speed Disk and get Diskeeper; it's faster and more transparent.
Andrey

I do not own and have never installed Norton System Works 2003 onto my PC, i have this file sitting in my computer and while it runs, i get adware popups like crazy, when i close this process, the popups go away. Beware as Malware could try to use this name for its dirty deeds !
Tolga-Han

If running when not wanted, just enter Norton and stop it. Set your defragmentation schedules to match your needs.
GenoJoe

Net info says it's Norton. I don't have norton. System was d r a g i n g. Delted NOPDB.exe using TaskManager and BINGO my PC is responsive again! Whopie! Yea! Sorry got carried away.
et

Here's the rundown for the less technically inclined - Norton Speed Disk will eat CPU and make your system slow down WHEN it's running, but when it finishes the defrag, your system will run considerably faster than if you hadn't run it. If it's annoying you, here's the solution - in the Norton Speed Disk interface, click View Global Options... Set Priority slider to Low, set Memory slider to Low, click Apply, then click OK. It will take more time to defrag this way, but it will be considerably less annoying. Running on Win 2K, and it's the best defrag utility I know.
Kurt :-)

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Summary: Average user rating of NOPDB.exe: based on 89 votes with 9 reviews.

52 users think NOPDB.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 7 users think it's probably harmless. 12 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 8 users suspect danger. 10 users think NOPDB.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 9 users doesn't grade NOPDB.exe ("not sure about it").

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