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How to remove an PPControl error


The free file information forum can help you determine if PPControl.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, or adware that you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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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. http://www.file.net/process/ppcontrol.exe.html 
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).

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External information from Paul Collins:

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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User Comments

gehört zu Pestpatrol
   
part of pest patrol
   
Part of Pest Patrol anti-spyware software
  lee  
Part of commercial anti-spyware program
  Ben!   (further information)
pest patrol
   
Spyware removal
   


Summary: Average user rating of PPControl.exe: based on 9 votes with 6 reviews.
9 users think PPControl.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.


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