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How to remove PDesk error

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PDesk.exe file information

The process PDesk or Toolbar belongs to the software Matrox PDesk or PowerDesk by Matrox Graphics Inc (www.matrox.com) or Ontrack Data International (www.ontrack.com) or V Communications, Inc (www.v-com.com).

Description: File PDesk.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 684032 bytes (70% of all occurrence), 651264 bytes, 663552 bytes.
The file is not a Windows system file. The process starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). The program is not visible. PDesk.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 31% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If PDesk.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 81% dangerous. File size is 712704 bytes (75% of all occurrence), 753664 bytes. It is able to record keyboard inputs. It is not a Windows system file. PDesk.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications, manipulate other programs.

If PDesk.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 60% dangerous. File size is 622592 bytes. The program is not visible. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). PDesk.exe is not a Windows core file. PDesk.exe is able to record inputs.

External information from Paul Collins:

• "Matrox Powerdesk" is not required to run at start up. For Matrox video cards. Quick access to tweak your card to your liking

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