How to remove vdtask error

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vdtask.exe file information

The process VirtualDrive VDTask or TASKBARW MFC Application belongs to the software VirtualDrive Personal or VirtualDrive Utility & or TASKBARW Application by FarStone Technology Inc.

Description: vdtask.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 139264 bytes (33% of all occurrence), 90112 bytes, 33792 bytes, 98304 bytes, 184320 bytes, 245760 bytes.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. The file 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 17% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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

"vdtask" is not required to run at start up. Program part of GameDrive & VirtualDrive from Farstone. Not required as starting these programs load this automatically 
"VirtualDrive" is not required to run at start up. VirtualDrive from Farstone - virtual CD drive emulator. Available via Start -> Programs

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as vdtask.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the vdtask.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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Task created by Farstone Software that with the /AutoRestore switch following the command in the registry it will remember what virtual disk or game is inserted into which drive.

This is the core of Farstone's Virtual Drive program. It's a virtual CD/DVD drive emulator that allows you (for example) to play games without having the game CD in the drive. It's very useful and totally harmless.
Geoff (further information)

Summary: 1 user think vdtask.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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