How to remove TPSMain error

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TPSMain.exe file information

The process belongs to the software TOSHIBA Power Saver or Gestion d'énergie TOSHIBA or TPSMain.exe by TOSHIBA Corporation (www.toshiba.com).

Description: File TPSMain.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 278528 bytes (40% of all occurrence), 282624 bytes, 270336 bytes, 266240 bytes, 315392 bytes, 299008 bytes.
Program has no file description. File TPSMain.exe is not a Windows system file. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The process starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). TPSMain.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 37% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

External information from Paul Collins:

"TPSmain": Toshiba related

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

Toshiba Power System

This is required if you want to use the toshiba power saver with your laptop. Recommended if you want to save battery life.

This is ToshibaPowerSystem
Mark Caldwell (further information)

TPS = Toshiba Power Saver

Summary: 3 users think TPSMain.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless.

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