How to remove an upeksvr error

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Upeksvr.exe file information

The process known as Fingerprint Server Process for Vista belongs to software Protector Suite QL or Fingerprint Reader Suite or Upek Touchchip Fingerprint Reader or ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software by UPEK (www.authentec.com).

Description: The file upeksvr.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 21,504 bytes (81% of all occurrences), 29,184 bytes, 50,952 bytes, 86,864 bytes or 27,400 bytes.
The program is not visible. Upeksvr.exe is not a Windows core file. The process can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. Therefore the technical security rating is 33% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
There is a possibility to uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Protector Suite QL or Fingerprint Reader Suite).

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If upeksvr.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files", the security rating is 12% dangerous. The file size is 57,168 bytes (42% of all occurrences), 50,952 bytes or 71,944 bytes. The application can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. Upeksvr.exe is a file without information about the developer of this file. The program is not visible. File upeksvr.exe is a Verisign signed file. It is certified by a trustworthy company. Upeksvr.exe is not a Windows core file.
There is a possibility to uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Upek Touchchip Fingerprint Reader or SPBA) or visit the Dell website.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as upeksvr.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the upeksvr.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

ist der Fingerprint Sensor meist für IBM Rechner

Trojan Horse (Virus)
John Buchanan (further information)

Fingerprint scanner software
Joe (further information)

i have it for along time
francis

Lenovo fingerprint software. Delivered with Lenovo devices with fingerprint reader (eg. Keyboard, Notebooks..)
Baldur

part of fingerprint authentication system by UPEK on ibm thinkpad
James (further information)

Fingerprint scanner process. Legitimate. My lenovo e420 came with it, so if you have a laptop with a fingerprint scanner, its legit!
Jonathan

It is used by toshiba fingerprint security
James Buchan

I have a fugure print reader on my Dell XPS and I have thie process
Stephen Smith .Net Engineer

upeksvr.exe is the fingerprint software included by Dell. Only needed if you have the fingerprint reader.
Dylan Mitchell

Summary: Average user rating of upeksvr.exe: based on 10 votes with 10 reviews.

6 users think upeksvr.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think upeksvr.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.

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