How to remove WATCH error

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WATCH.exe file information

The process Watch MFC Application or Syslog Daemon or Watch Dog or Surveillance des modifications or Watch Microsoft ??????? or XueBrothers Active Watch

belongs to the software Watch Application or Diva Assistant or WATCH.EXE or Trust Easy Connect 19200 Plus or ScanExpress A3 USB v or Trust 240TH Direct Webscan or Watch Dog or Kit de Connexion et de Services or Watch ??? or Active Watch Module or A4 Flatbed Scanner v or Mustek 1200 UB PLUS v

by Eicon Networks Corporation (www.eicon.com) or Common Group or France Télécom R&D or XueBrothers.

Description: File WATCH.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 217,088 bytes (44% of all occurrence), 20,480 bytes, 192,512 bytes, 48,544 bytes, 90,112 bytes, 48,576 bytes, 208,896 bytes, 24,576 bytes, 364,544 bytes.
The file is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). Program has no file description. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. WATCH.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 49% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If WATCH.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 16% dangerous. File size is 356,352 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 372,736 bytes, 378,368 bytes, 364,544 bytes. The program has a visible window. It is not a Windows core file. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. WATCH.exe is able to record inputs.

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

"DLHelperEXE" is not required to run at start up. Download helper distributed with some software that allows the software installation to redirect download locations. Not required once the installation is finished
"Eicon NetworksLAN_DAEMON" can run at start up. Associated with an Eicon Networks ISDN or ADSL modem. Watch protocols your connection with numbers and duration. You need callvu.exe (from Start Menu) to see your connection statistics. You can manually start watch.exe before you go online. Needs diinfo.exe (started by DiTask) to work correctly which can be started manually
"Restart Watch": Associated with an Eicon Networks Diva ISDN or ADSL modem. What does it do and is it required?
"Watch" is not required to run at start up. Found to be used by a Trust USB scanner for auto starting the scanning software when the lid is lifted
"Woowatch" is not required to run at start up. Wanadoo ISP software, not required

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

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Oskar

Its a monitoring file for Mustek video cameras.
Joe

it seems to be a part of the mustek digital camera. The camera still works with watch.exe not running.
pauk

it's the part of Collins Dictionary
Jozef

general part of Mustek-Drivers (cameras&scanners)

Used by scanner to watch for the scanner lid opening for auto-action
Sian Cooper

in my system - it is Collins Dictionary file
Trockey

This file comes with Neostada T.P (adsl modem)
Gaceek

A part of collins dictionary
johny

it is for a mustek scanner, but is impossible to uninstall once the scanner's gone
Kerry White

ActiveX control blocker for internet explorer. Good program for blocking activeX crap.
Bernie (further information)

Its a part of some TV card remote controlers also.
Jamie

Mustek Scanner Driver Upon Startup
James Lee (further information)

Summary: 9 users think WATCH.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 2 users doesn't grade WATCH.exe ("not sure about it").

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