How to remove SysUpd error

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SysUpd.exe file information

The process SysUpd.exe belongs to the software sysupd.exe or Update by unknown.

Description: File SysUpd.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows. The file size on Windows XP is 289,808 bytes.
There is no information about the maker of the file. The program is not visible. File SysUpd.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). SysUpd.exe is not a Windows system file. SysUpd.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself. Therefore the technical security rating is 80% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If SysUpd.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 64% dangerous. File size is 14,848 bytes. The program has no file description. The program is not visible. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It is not a Windows core file.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

"SysUpd" definitely not required. VirtuMonde adware
"Update" definitely not required. Added by the SLACKBOT VIRUS!

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