How to remove spmd error

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spmd.exe file information

The process Software Protection Manager Daemon belongs to the software Software Protection Management System by mental images GmbH & Co. KG.

Description: File spmd.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ (mostly C:\WINDOWS\System32\spm\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 638,976 bytes (58% of all occurrence), 197,632 bytes, 704,512 bytes, 311,296 bytes, 196,608 bytes.
The program is not visible. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. It is not a Windows core file. The process uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. spmd.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself, manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 70% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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User Comments

i buyed Softimage XSI 6.0 and now i got this .exe too but there isnt any kind of lagg or something like that. if i get problems i will post here but as first it gets a "++"
EAX

It is part of MentalRay and is often installed by Softimage and 3DS Max. You probably wont be able to run your 3d software, certainly you wont be able to run mentalray without it.
Es02

virus, delete immediately
Joe (further information)

Yes you're right. Softimage will not run without this.
kuba

It is the softimage license program. If it doesn't run, neither does XSI

try to reach with telnet at 7050...

It has something to do with Softimage XSI license server
Ben (further information)

Summary: 4 users think spmd.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user think spmd.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 1 user doesn't grade spmd.exe ("not sure about it").

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