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How to remove FD error


The free file information forum can help you find out if FD.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, adware which you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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FD.exe file information

The process Magic disk supervisor or FreshDevices Download Manager belongs to the software Magic disk supervisor or FreshDownload or Uninstall Kanguru Wizard or FD.EXE by FreshDevices Corp (www.freshdevices.com).

Description: FD.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32\drivers or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 202,240 bytes (55% of all occurrence), 196,096 bytes, 166,912 bytes, 197,120 bytes, 196,608 bytes, 205,312 bytes, 198,144 bytes.
There is no information about the maker of the file. The file is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. Program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). FD.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 64% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If FD.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 42% dangerous. File size is 431,616 bytes. The program has no visible window. It is not a Windows core file.

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Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as FD.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the FD.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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User Comments

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It is Fresh Download (download manager)
  John Miles  
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I did buy a Sony flash drive about two years ago and did in fact dowload and install the software for locking the drive. I never did use the locking feature, though.
  Sam  
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SONY Microvault USB Flash Tool
  WL  
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Ascii code in file labels it as Magic Disk Supervisor 6
  Guy  
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Application for Sony's Micro Vault USB Flash Drives
  Ed  
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Allem anschein nach ein Prozess zum Backup von USB devices (FD-Backup)...
  Carsten  
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i concur, sony micro drive as i only use password lock
  Juju Bees  
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FD.exe was removed and my Sony Micro Vault / PasswordLock ceased to function. Once re-added, it functioned perfectly.
  Rafael  
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Sony Micro-Vault driver
   
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Fresh Devices - download manager/accelerator
  Brewman   (further information)
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It's not neccessary for startup
   
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think it's: Part of the password locking software for sony Micro Vault USB "Thumb Drives".
  Jean-Michel Mutshi  
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Part of the password locking software for sony Micro Vault USB "Thumb Drives". Although not mentioned specifically, The software can be downloaded from Sony's website (Google "Sony Micro-Vault")
  George Barker  
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Downloadmanager
  Ulli Heinrichs  

Summary: 7 users think FD.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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