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How to remove PPActiveDetection error


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PPActiveDetection.exe file information

The process eTrust PestPatrol background protection application belongs to the software CA eTrust PestPatrol or CA eTrust Internet Security or PPActiveDetection.exe" by Computer Associates (www.ca.com).

Description: File PPActiveDetection.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 258,048 bytes (37% of all occurrence), 131,072 bytes, 122,880 bytes, 106,496 bytes.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. The program has a visible window. PPActiveDetection.exe is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 16% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

  • "eTrust PestPatrol Active Protection" can run at start up. PestPatrol real-time protection feature. "Stops spyware before it infects your system"

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as PPActiveDetection.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the PPActiveDetection.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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Summary: 1 user think PPActiveDetection.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.

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