How to remove an win2ds error

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Win2ds.exe file information

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Description: The file win2ds.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\. The file size on Windows 7/XP is 393,216 bytes.
There is no description of the program. It is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). win2ds.exe is able to hide itself and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 52% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as win2ds.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the win2ds.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

key logger

it is a program that is used to use a nintendo ds handheld-gaming-device as a wireless pc controller and mouse and a virtual desktop. it sends immages of the events on screen and the ds sends back instructions made by the user. the ip adress is needed to connect the ds to the pc. it also has an on-screen keyboard.
DS Greenwood (further information)

A program that lets a Nintendo DS control Windows
Will

it is a aplication for the DS, if you are not carefull it can be used for hacking purposes
joopykoopy (further information)

Win2DS.exe is a .exe file which is part of Win2DS / DS2Win. This is a veru useful DS homebrew application.
shaun463 (further information)

Win2DS.exe is a .exe file which is part of Win2DS / DS2Win. This is a veru useful DS homebrew application.
Shaun

it works with your ds
ileen

it is not dangerous it is used for connecting a nintendo ds to a pc
George Rowe

Nintendo DS homebrew program. (server) It allows you to connect to your PC with your DS via virtual desktop
DoctorDS (further information)

Its lets a ds moniter and control your computer.
Josh (further information)

A server used for a Nintendo DS VNC App. Not dangerous if someone in your house has a homebrew enabled Ninentdo DS.
Jordan C

it showed up and had these nasty little buggers floating around xxxvsr.dll ljifed.dll and awtttr.dll

win2ds is an port to monitor and/or control your pc through wireless routing using a Nintendo DS system. the operation is entirely 10 characters password secured. the password could be changed by any user from the pc not being needed to know the old one in order to do this.
BakaBr (further information)

Summary: Average user rating of win2ds.exe: based on 13 votes with 13 reviews.

3 users think win2ds.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 6 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users think win2ds.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 2 users doesn't grade win2ds.exe ("not sure about it").

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