How to remove papihost error

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papihost.exe file information

The process PAPIHost WWW Server belongs to the software Hummingbird DM Extensions or PolicyMaker™ Standard Edition or DM Quick Retrieve Registry Key by Hummingbird Ltd.

Description: File papihost.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 430162 bytes (71% of all occurrence), 364544 bytes, 696320 bytes.
Program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. The program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. papihost.exe is able to connect to Internet, record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 61% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

"PowerDOCSAPIHost" can run at start up. Hummingbird PowerDOCS - "delivers powerful enterprise document management functionality via a tightly integrated Microsoft WinNT/98/2K environment"

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as papihost.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the papihost.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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Used to Integrate MS Office with Hummingbird DM
Jeremy Creaghan (further information)

used by Hummingbird Ltd DM Extensions for integrating with desktop apps

Summary: 1 user think papihost.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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