How to remove ntsmod error

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ntsmod.exe file information

The process NT System Module belongs to the software ntsmod by unknown.

Description: File ntsmod.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows XP is 28672 bytes.
There is no information about the maker of the file. The program is not visible. File ntsmod.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows core file. ntsmod.exe is able to hide itself. Therefore the technical security rating is 64% dangerous.

External information from Paul Collins:

"ntsmod" is not required to run at start up.

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