How to remove ntpd error

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ntpd.exe file information

The process belongs to the software ntpd.exe or Network Time Protocol or ntp_4_2_ by GS or Meinberg Funkuhren.

Description: ntpd.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 196608 bytes (62% of all occurrence), 131072 bytes, 192512 bytes, 241136 bytes.
File ntpd.exe is a file without information about the maker of this file. The program has no visible window. The application listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. The file is not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 64% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If ntpd.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 90% dangerous. File size is 196608 bytes (71% of all occurrence), 200704 bytes. There is no file information. The program has no visible window. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. File ntpd.exe is not a Windows system file. The process listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet.

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

it is used for windows time
neil

Sometimes located in C:\Programs\NTP. Synchronizes PC with accurate time (atomic clocks). Check for a folder C:\Programs\NTP\doc and therein for HTML files with informations. Is not part of Windows, was installed manually.
Herbert Glarner

networktimeprotocol Daemon

Network time protocol
Derek Broderick (further information)

Network time protocol daemon

Localer Zeitgeber für DCF77 Uhr um die Zeit im Netzwerk zu verteilen
Klaus

Summary: 8 users think ntpd.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless.

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