How to remove Remind_XP error

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Remind_XP.exe file information

The process Application Remind_XP or Application MFC Reminder_XP belongs to the software Application Remind_XP or Recovery Software Suite or Recovery Software Suite Gateway or Application Reminder_XP or Remind_XP.exe by SoftThinks (www.softthinks.com).

Description: File Remind_XP.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows (generally C:\Windows\Creator\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 118784 bytes (28% of all occurrence), 966656 bytes, 663552 bytes, 643072 bytes, 315392 bytes, 806912 bytes, 679936 bytes, 331776 bytes, 761856 bytes, 970752 bytes, 21504 bytes.
The program has a visible window. It is not a Windows system file. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). Remind_XP.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications, manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 20% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

External information from Paul Collins:

"Remind_XP" is not required to run at start up. HP-specific program that reminds users to create System Recovery CDs. Once they use the Recovery CD Creator (Start -> PC Help & Tools -> Recovery CD Creator) to make the recovery CDs the entry will remove itself from the startup list

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as Remind_XP.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the Remind_XP.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.

Links: Remind_XP.exe, Remind_XP.exe

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User Comments

It belongs to the file cdcreator.exe
Glenn

could be dangerous not necessary or very helpful so why take a risk delete it
josh

Remind_XP.exe is installed on my new Compaq Presario and launches as "Compaq Recovery CD/DVD Creator v. 6.0D2.61 (c) 200-2004 SoftThinks. I created the recovery discs however the Application Error messeges still appear at launch. I'm calling HP to find out if the discs were created properly and the application should have self-terminated.
Tom Dworzak

Another waste of CPU and RAM that just anoys you
Alex

Remind_XP.exe is a process belonging to the SoftThinks CD Creator CD/DVD Writer amd serves as a reminder to register for full product support. This is a non-essential process. Disabling or enabling this is down to user preference Note: Remind_XP.exe is also a process which is registered as a Trojan.Win32.FTP. This Trojan allows attackers to access your computer, stealing passwords and personal data. It is a registered security risk and should be removed immediately
Sassafrass

trojan_win32_ftp_attack
Brian (further information)

Summary: 2 users think Remind_XP.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 1 user think Remind_XP.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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