How to remove an pctspk error

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Pctspk.exe file information

The process known as pctvoice MFC Application belongs to software pctvoice Application or PCTEL Speaker Phone or W2k PCtel speaker phone by PCtel (www.pctel.com) or Conexant Systems (www.conexant.com).

Description: The file pctspk.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 86,016 bytes (49% of all occurrences), 163,840 bytes and 10 more variants.
It is a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. It is a Microsoft signed file. pctspk.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 20% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If pctspk.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32, the security rating is 30% dangerous. The file size is 163,840 bytes. The file is a file without information about the developer of this file. The program is not visible. The file is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). Pctspk.exe is not a Windows system file. pctspk.exe is able to record inputs.

External information from Paul Collins:

"pctspk" can run at start up. Used for modems based upon PC-TEL chipsets. Normally used for some Voice and Speakerphone functions and also for some Power management options. If you remove it you may not be able to use any of those functions

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

this was on my mother's computer just a couple days ago. first it slowed down her desktop n then today it just started dialing her modem every few minutes. i made sure there were no other programs running that would connect to the internet. the random redialing stopped once i ended the process.
Someduder

Using 80-90% CPU on an old Compaq. Renamed file "pctspkOLD", rebooted, CPU usage now normal. Owner recently left dialup for cable, so maybe it was polling nonstop for dialtone, who knows?
KDC

Dell Dimension 3000, Mem Progs show high usuage of memory
Stu_Pitt_Mohron

'blocked' microsof updating by using 99%, killed it, updating startede en ended swell
thyvon topspot

Unreal Tournament 2004 (UT2K4) game file to allow voice recognition
sean (further information)

it ran my cpu up 90% slowing me down to a halt...i deleted it with no issues.
fallen angel

Don't know much about this, except that it suddenly appeared, started slowing my computer by using too many resources and isn't needed for anything used by my PC. I also have a DELL Laptop.
TroniX

One day it began using 99% CPU on DELL Precision, guessing it runs at higher priority because my app needing 90% got 1%. End Process resolved issue this time.
dwb

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Summary: Average user rating of pctspk.exe: based on 82 votes with 9 reviews.

35 users think pctspk.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 6 users think it's probably harmless. 20 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 7 users suspect danger. 14 users think pctspk.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 9 users doesn't grade pctspk.exe ("not sure about it").

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