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How to remove PrevAdServ error


The free file information forum can help you find out if PrevAdServ.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, adware which you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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PrevAdServ.exe file information

The process belongs to the software Preview AdService or PrevAdServ.exe by unknown.

Description: File PrevAdServ.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The file size on Windows XP is 26,112 bytes.
There is no information about the maker of the file. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. PrevAdServ.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 57% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

  • "Preview AdService" definitely not required. Windupdates adware variant

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as PrevAdServ.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the PrevAdServ.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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verändert und zerstört vermutlich oft benutzte Dateien
  martin  
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this file is associated with a file called PrevAdKeep.exe which reruns this process even when you kill the tree.
  CrypticX  

Summary: 2 users suspect danger. 2 users think PrevAdServ.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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