How to remove an OpenDNSUpdater error

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OpenDNSUpdater.exe file information

The process known as OpenDNS Updater belongs to software OpenDNS Updater by OpenDNS (www.opendns.com).

Description: The file OpenDNSUpdater.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 839,680 bytes (94% of all occurrences) or 839,168 bytes.
OpenDNSUpdater.exe is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). OpenDNSUpdater.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 54% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you are having problems with OpenDNSUpdater.exe, you can uninstall OpenDNS Updater software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista).

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as OpenDNSUpdater.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the OpenDNSUpdater.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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This is installed as part of opendns.com keeping track of your IP so you can use their DNS filtering service.
Chuck Bridges (further information)

Summary: Average user rating of OpenDNSUpdater.exe: based on 1 votes with 1 reviews.

1 user think OpenDNSUpdater.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.

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