How to remove srmclean error

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srmclean.exe file information

The process belongs to the software srmclean.exe by unknown.

Description: srmclean.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" - generally C:\Cpqs\Scom\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 36864 bytes (99% of all occurrence), 214486 bytes.
The program has a visible window. There is no information about the maker of the file. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 36% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

External information from Paul Collins:

"Srmclean" can run at start up. Srmclean helps in the installation and execution of the SoundMax SoftPaq for Compaq/ADI SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio. According to Compaq - "If you disable the entry from loading into startup, then you will not be able to use the features of the sound card"

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

used along soundmax for additional features, not essential, but should leave alone
wayne

Srmclean helps in the installation and execution of the SoundMax SoftPaq for Compaq/ADI SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio. According to Compaq - "If you disable the entry from loading into startup, then you will not be able to use the features of the sound card"

srmclean.exe is installed alongside SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio, and gives access to additional audio related features for this product. This program is a non-essential system process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
Johnson Nigeria

C:Cpqs\Scom\srmclean.exe
Patti Mahoney

Summary: 3 users think srmclean.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user doesn't grade srmclean.exe ("not sure about it").

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