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How to remove FirstReboot error


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FirstReboot.exe file information

The process belongs to the software FirstReboot.exe by unknown.

Description: FirstReboot.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows XP is 24,576 bytes.
The program has a visible window. There is no information about the maker of the file. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). File FirstReboot.exe is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 36% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

  • "HGTXPEI" is not required to run at start up. Herucles Audio tool for the Hercules Game Theater XP soundcard. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as FirstReboot.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the FirstReboot.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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Hercules Game Theatre XP File - Not required - rename extension to BAK after stopping it from running on startup via MSCONFIG
   
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nicht wirklich viel
  Kris  
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Herucles Audio tool for the Hercules Game Theater XP soundcard
  Werner  
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Hercules file
  Dante  
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hercules audio card process
    (further information)

Summary: 4 users think FirstReboot.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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