How to remove an PPControl error
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PPControl.exe file information
The process known as PestPatrol tray application belongs to software PestPatrol or SetupPPUpdater or StompSoft Spyware X-terminator by Computer Associates International (www.ca.com).
Description: The file PPControl.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files".
Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 98,304 bytes (65% of all occurrences), 53,248 bytes, 98,816 bytes or 61,440 bytes. 
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock.
The file is not a Windows core file.
PPControl.exe is able to monitor applications.
Therefore the technical security rating is 33% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
In the event of any problems with PPControl.exe, you can completely remove SetupPPUpdater or StompSoft Spyware X-terminator (Control Panel⇒Add/Remove programs).
Recommended: Identify PPControl.exe related errors
External information from Paul Collins:
- "PestPatrol Control Center" can run at start up. PestPatrol Control Terminal - launches PestPatrol features such as PPMemCheck and CookiePatrol
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as PPControl.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the PPControl.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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