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How to remove washidx error

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washidx.exe file information

The process Index.dat bleaching tool belongs to the software WashIdx.exe or Wash Index.dat or Qimage or DVD Solution or Fable - The Lost Chapters by Webroot Software, Inc (www.webroot.com).

Description: File washidx.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ (mostly C:\Program Files\Washer\ or C:\Program Files\Webroot\Washer\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 34304 bytes (40% of all occurrence), 33792 bytes, 51200 bytes, 64512 bytes, 69632 bytes, 61952 bytes, 69120 bytes, 72704 bytes, 34816 bytes, 55624 bytes, 73728 bytes, 33280 bytes.
The program has a visible window. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It is not a Windows system file. There is no information about the maker of the file. Therefore the technical security rating is 40% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

External information from Paul Collins:

• "Index Washer" can run at start up. Windows Washer from Webroot Software. Useful utility that deletes safe to remove files, cookies, browsing history, etc. Available via from Start -> Programs. Disable within the program options - otherwise it is re-enabled in MSCONFIG

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