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WinTaskAd.exe file information

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

Description: File WinTaskAd.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The file size on Windows XP is 25088 bytes.
There is no information about the maker of the file. The program is not visible. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows core file. WinTaskAd.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 64% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

  • "Windows TaskAd" definitely not required. Windupdates adware variant

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as WinTaskAd.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the WinTaskAd.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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Appears to be for ads
  David Cabrera  
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wintaskad.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.
   

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

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