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The process belongs to the software dadapp.exe or Dell AccessDirect or Pinnacle MPEG Realtime Codec or Able2Extract v or Kazaa by unknown.

Description: dadapp.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers - typically C:\Program Files\Dell\AccessDirect\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 211,828 bytes (35% of all occurrence), 208,560 bytes, 189,476 bytes, 209,800 bytes, 189,480 bytes, 188,976 bytes, 208,896 bytes, 188,840 bytes.
There is no description of the program. The file is not a Windows core file. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). The program is not visible. dadapp.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 62% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

  • "DadApp" must run at start up. "DadApp is the SW utility that controls the programmable buttons on Dell Laptops. Not required, but should be left in because it can create a hassle and doesn't always restore functionality to those buttons once unchecked and rechecked" - direct from Dell

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as dadapp.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the dadapp.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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it's a dell keyboard application
  Matt  
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Dell support software on Inspiron laptop too
  pgmd dave  
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Dell keyboard software that enables programable buttons
  Bill  
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Dell Application for laptop keys
  AL  
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normal component on Dell laptop
  Vikki Stefans  
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dadapp.exe is a utility on Dell laptop computers that enables programable buttons on the keyboard to work
  jejohn  
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Provides support for special function keys
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Dell keyboard software for Dell Latitude Laptop
  haba  
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Dell AccessDirect Applet - Background task found on Dell laptop computers.
  Jaime Arrocha  

Summary: 15 users think dadapp.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user doesn't grade dadapp.exe ("not sure about it").

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