How to remove PDSched error

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PDSched.exe file information

The process PDSched Module belongs to the software PerfectDisk or PDSched Module or PDSched.exe or PDScheduler by Raxco Software, Inc (www.raxco.com).

Description: File PDSched.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder (typically C:\Program Files\Raxco\PerfectDisk\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 241731 bytes (71% of all occurrence), 237635 bytes, 200771 bytes, 168003 bytes.
The program is not visible. It is not a Windows system file. The application can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. Therefore the technical security rating is 28% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

External information from Paul Collins:

"Microsoft DirectX" definitely not required.

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

Roxio Perfect Disk Scheduler (Disk Defrag Program)
wonotto

2 different associated files: Good - Raxco Perfect Disk Defrag Scheduler. & BAD - SDBOT.CN WORM!
Jon Eckertson (further information)

module for Perfectdisk by Raxco
Albert McDougal

The scheduler for "Perfect Disk" (defragmentation-program)
Andreas

PerfectDisk scheduler
Money D. Luffy

Scheduler for PerfectDisk Degrag from Raxco

Perfect Disk Scheduler (Defragmentation Software by Raxco)

Raxco Perfect Disk schedular agent, safe if in raxco program folder. NOT SAFE if in windows folder, this is a virus.
PC Addict

Perfect Disk
Jason

Virus!!! Upon execution, this memory-resident worm drops a copy of itself as PDSCHED.EXE in the Windows system folder.
M.E.T.H.O.D MAN (further information)

Roxio Perfect Disk Scheduler (Disk Defrag Program)

Perfect Disk Scheduler (Defragmentation Software by Raxco)

Summary: 13 users think PDSched.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think PDSched.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 1 user doesn't grade PDSched.exe ("not sure about it").

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