How to remove pctspk error

pctspk.exe file information

The process PCTSPK.EXE or pctvoice MFC Application belongs to the software pctvoice Application or PCTSPK.EXE or PCTEL Speaker Phone or W2k PCtel speaker phone by PCtel, Inc (www.pctel.com) or Conexant Systems, Inc (www.conexant.com).

Description: File pctspk.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 86016 bytes (57% of all occurrence), 163840 bytes, 167936 bytes, 180224 bytes, 74752 bytes, 176128 bytes, 173056 bytes, 155648 bytes, 68608 bytes, 187392 bytes, 172032 bytes.
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 14% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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

Links: pctspk.exe, pctspk.exe

Annoying, I recommend disabling it
  Darren  

When my computer was running IE.6
  Peter Guo  

This file is needed for audio function. For example, in my computer it's nedded for printer.
  Yaeli  

It uses lots of virtual memory (Page File) and can cause your CPU to slow to a halt. I just removed it from a system and it was causing him to need to set an additional 2500mb for the page file. Overloads CPU and unneeded for modem to connect and work properly.
  Intel Factory Technician  

pcspk.exe is part of the Diamond Supra LE-PCT setup. If not installed, you will not be able to use the "voice" features availabe to that modem. It is true that it is a resource hog... but only when dailing.
  Cory   (further information)

Do not delete this file for any reason. I did and was instantly transported to a parallel universe which then exploded, and left me without a universe for about 15 minutes.
  G  

Assists the Dell Latitude internal modem with special features. These are normally not used, so it can be disabled safely in MSCONFIG. Of course, if you lose the particular function that this provides, simply leave it running or start it manually before using the modem. I rated this a "2" only because it does use resources upon startup regardless of modem/program use.
  Sam  

I deleted PCTSPK.exe from my system32 file with no negative effects. It started recently for no apparent reason and it began using 50-98% of my resources.
  zenphot  

El arcnhivo es peligroso porque consume full la maquina AMD que tengo
  Julian  

este archivopone lenta mi mauquina yo detuve el proceso y inmediatamente el consumo de cpu disminuyo a su trabajo normal, por que con este proceso se me consume el 100% de cpu
  Fabian  

It appears after booting up the Dell Latitude notebook and uses most of it's resources. Have to re-boot to release it's grip.
  Bob Harris  

It consumed 99% of my CPU about every 5 minutes
  John  

Causes 100% CPU use on a dual CPU server - very annoying
  XPD - NZ  

uses 90+% of CPU - Dell latitude
  blue oblivion  

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