How to remove UMonit2k error

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UMonit2k.exe file information

The process Gene USB Monitor belongs to the software Gene USB Monitor by General.

Description: UMonit2k.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 45056 bytes (45% of all occurrence), 40960 bytes, 49152 bytes.
The program is not visible. UMonit2k.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. UMonit2k.exe is not a Windows core file. The process starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). Therefore the technical security rating is 59% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as UMonit2k.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the UMonit2k.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

Monitors USB ports for insertion of Sandisk USB flashdrives
Stuart Halliday (further information)

I've got two identical WInXP Home PC in the office, one has UMonit2k.exe, one does not. The one with, was infected with a virus last month, and cleaned, but probably not completely. Every few hours, it complains about a USB device not being properly installed (I have *NO* USB device attached). I just noticed UMonit2k.exe, killed it, removed it.
Mike Lee

Monitors USB ports for insertion of Sandisk USB flashdrives
Frankly on 2005-11-18 (further information)

Is a monitoring tool for certian 7in1 memory card readers
VI

Gene USB Monitor - not sure if its important, i disabled it/deleted it.
xjasonx

Summary: 2 users think UMonit2k.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user suspect danger. 1 user doesn't grade UMonit2k.exe ("not sure about it").

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