How to remove an WATCH error

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WATCH.exe file information

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

belongs to software Watch Application or Watch Dog or Diva Assistant or Kit de Connexion et de Services or Trust Easy Connect (version 19200 Plus) or Active Watch Module or Trust 240TH Direct Webscan or A4 Flatbed Scanner

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

Description: The file WATCH.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 20,480 bytes (47% of all occurrences), 217,088 bytes and 13 more variants.
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\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). WATCH.exe is able to record inputs and connect to Internet. Therefore the technical security rating is 47% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
You can completely remove Wanadoo or Neostrada TP (Control Panel⇒Add/Remove programs).

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If WATCH.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 68% dangerous. The file size is 48,576 bytes (85% of all occurrences), 48,544 bytes, 354,816 bytes or 352,768 bytes. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). File WATCH.exe is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The program has no file description.
You can completely remove S³ownik YDP (Control Panel⇒Add/Remove programs).

If WATCH.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows, the security rating is 22% dangerous. The file size is 356,352 bytes (47% of all occurrences), 187,904 bytes and 5 more variants. The file is not a Windows core file. The process can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. WATCH.exe is able to record inputs.
You can completely remove BearPaw 1200CU or Trust Easy Connect 19200 Plus (Control Panel⇒Add/Remove programs).

If WATCH.exe is located in the folder "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 70% dangerous. The file size is 48,576 bytes.

If WATCH.exe is located in C:\, the security rating is 70% dangerous. The file size is 48,576 bytes.

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

connection french internet

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)

I just installed MUSTEK 1248UB scanner and watch was installed with it. although the scanner is manual and does not have lid sensor.
Dale Edgar (aka Geldrith)

Used for Spideroak

mustek application part
nbryansky

Summary: Average user rating of WATCH.exe: based on 17 votes with 16 reviews.

10 users think WATCH.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 4 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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