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How to remove an topdesk error


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Topdesk.exe file information

The process known as TOPDESK MFC Application belongs to software TopDesk or SnadBoy's TopDesk by Otaku Software (www.otakusoftware.com) or SnadBoy Software.

Description: The file topdesk.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 or in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 1,937,920 bytes (47% of all occurrences), 1,912,832 bytes, 201,216 bytes or 1,948,160 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/topdesk.exe.html 
The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). The file is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. File topdesk.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. topdesk.exe is able to monitor applications and record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 78% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If topdesk.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 41% dangerous. The file size is 195,584 bytes (47% of all occurrences), 201,216 bytes, 1,937,920 bytes, 276,480 bytes or 1,948,160 bytes. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. Topdesk.exe is not a Windows core file. topdesk.exe is able to monitor applications and record inputs.
In case of any problems with topdesk.exe, you can also completely remove TopDesk (Control Panel⇒Add/Remove programs).

External information from Paul Collins:

  • "TopDesk" can run at start up. TopDesk - puts an icon in your system tray that when clicked upon, opens a pop-up menu that gives instant access to all of your desktop programs without having to minimize, resize, move or close other programs or files

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as topdesk.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the topdesk.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.



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User Comments

Niedliches kleines Tool.
  Vampire   (further information)
Otaku Software Topdesk, an Expose clone for Windows. Manipulates other programs to provide fast window selection.
  Moose   (further information)
provides quicklaunch type functionality to all items on your desktop from icon in the system tray.
  attonbitusira  
Safe if obtained from Otuku Software
  GaryD   (further information)


Summary: Average user rating of topdesk.exe: based on 4 votes with 4 reviews.
4 users think topdesk.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.


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