How to remove winsched error

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winsched.exe file information

The process belongs to the software Windows TaskAd or WinSched.exe by unknown.

Description: winsched.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 17,924 bytes (60% of all occurrence), 18,037 bytes.
There is no information about the maker of the file. The program has no visible window. It is not a Windows core file. winsched.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 56% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If winsched.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 36% dangerous. File size is 274,418 bytes. The program has a visible window. The file is a file without information about the maker of this file. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). The file is not a Windows core file. winsched.exe seems to be a compressed file.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as winsched.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the winsched.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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Sahin Okay (further information)

WinSched.exe is an advertising program by WindUpdates. This process monitors your browsing habits and distributes the data back to the author's servers for analysis. This also prompts advertising popups. This program is a registered security risk and should be removed immediately.
mohhh09

Summary: 1 user suspect danger. 1 user think winsched.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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