How to remove rnathchk error

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rnathchk.exe file information

The process RealNetworks ATH Check App belongs to the software RealOne Player (32-bit) or rnathchk.exe or RealPlayer Enterprise by RealNetworks, Inc (www.realnetworks.com).

Description: rnathchk.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files" - e.g. C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 57389 bytes (97% of all occurrence), 57344 bytes.
The program is not visible. rnathchk.exe is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 42% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

If rnathchk.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 91% dangerous. File size is 52224 bytes (25% of all occurrence), 49152 bytes, 54272 bytes, 59392 bytes. There is no description of the program. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, , HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, , , -, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\scrfile\shell\open\command). The file is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. rnathchk.exe is able to manipulate other programs.

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

its RealPlayer, something to do with updates!
Shalianahe

this file is added to system32 folder in hidden mode.it usually attacks windows 2000.its file can only be viewd using 3rd party softwares such as "start up genie".it opens a large no of ports and establishes connection generally useing smtp protocol.it establishes connection with many websites which u can see usin "netstat -a" command in command prompt........................it is started as an automatic service n can b removed from start up by using "start up genie".so it is not so dangerous once it is removed 4rm start up. u can delete it by usin another os like knoppix or by other os.
intelfrenz

Summary: 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think rnathchk.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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