How to remove an PowerReg Scheduler error

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PowerReg Scheduler.exe file information

The process known as PRegScheduler MFC Application belongs to software PRegScheduler Application or PRegScheduler MFC Application by unknown.

Description: PowerReg Scheduler.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 256,000 bytes (50% of all occurrences), 225,280 bytes and 5 more variants.
The program has a visible window. There is no file information. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders). It is not a Windows system file. PowerReg Scheduler.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 26% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If problems with PowerReg Scheduler.exe come up, you could uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > C-evo or Worms Armageddon).

If PowerReg Scheduler.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 28% dangerous. The file size is 256,000 bytes (33% of all occurrences), 225,280 bytes, 189,952 bytes, 251,392 bytes or 233,472 bytes. The program has a visible window. PowerReg Scheduler.exe is a file without information about the developer of this file. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders). The file is not a Windows core file. PowerReg Scheduler.exe is able to record inputs.

External information from Paul Collins:

"PowerReg Scheduler" is not required to run at start up. PowerREGISTER from Leadertech. Registration reminder as used by Iomega, Hasbro & Microprose - amongst others

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

I installed atari arcade hits1 and it show registration windows! I removed it, but game not working!
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A name used by many things, palms, controllers, and programs. Possibly a disguise used by a malware distributer. That is also true since most Malware ends with .exe
SoulSedge

I recently installed MechWarrior 3 on my Win7Ultimate, and Windows Defender found this on the CD, even tried to quarantine it on the disc. ;)
Mikee

PowerReg Scheduler is a program that reminds you to register another program. For example, if you install Civilization III, it will ask you to register the product. If you click "remind me later", it will put PowerReg Scheduler in your Startup folder and remind you later. completely harmless
Fred

Got installed with Neverwinter Nights.
Arthur

I currently do not exactly know what this program is, but what I do know, is that Microsoft Security told me that that it was "Threat Level Medium" Which means that it could monkey around in your privacy settings, change computer controls, etc. I have picked up this Malware by downloading and installing Myst III. I do not know whether this program is dangerous or not
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Its added by ZeroAccess after successful installation to a x86 host in certain geographical area's. It sends your personal information to PowerReg Scheduler servers and vendors that are involved with fraud and Identity theft.
Russell

Appeared after intalling Roller Coaster Tycoon.
Troy

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Summary: Average user rating of PowerReg Scheduler.exe: based on 138 votes with 9 reviews.

42 users think PowerReg Scheduler.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 7 users think it's probably harmless. 56 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 16 users suspect danger. 17 users think PowerReg Scheduler.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 37 users doesn't grade PowerReg Scheduler.exe ("not sure about it").

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