How to remove gnotify error

The free file information forum can help you find out if gnotify.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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gnotify.exe file information

The process Gmail Notifier belongs to the software Google Gmail Notifier or Google Toolbar for Internet or gnotify.exe by Google Inc (toolbar.google.com).

Description: File gnotify.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (e.g. C:\Program Files\Google\Gmail Notifier\). The file size on Windows XP is 479,232 bytes.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. The program has a visible window. gnotify.exe is a file without information about the maker of this file. The file is not a Windows system file. The application listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. Therefore the technical security rating is 29% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

"{0228e555-4f9c-4e35-a3ec-b109a192b4c2}" can run at start up.

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

Checks your gmail account for new e-mail, very useful
Pontus1337

Polls the network every 1/3 second. Degrades performance.

Gmail Notifier. Informs you when you have new mail. Adware/Spyware free.
Danielle

Very useful and harmless
Dusky

gives you notification of new emails to you gmail account
mimagic69

part of GMail Notifier. A great utility if you have a gmail account
Akuma

dont bother with it just go and log in when you want or if you need email notification setup outlook express etc
lloydy

It is a very dangerous worm that sends all of your gmail mails to a preiously specified e-mail adress.
Xavier

When this program is run, it sits in your tray and checks for new mail from your Gmail account.
Doody (further information)

gmail client. Consumes a lot of CPU
Liquidozz

Notifies you of new mail for your Gmail account. Not dangerous
Keith Pierce (further information)

Gmail notifier, resident program for inform you of mail
Pascal (further information)

GMail Notifier. Very useful.
Xtra_Zero

Tells you when you have new email for Gmail. Adware/Spyware free.
Brad

Rests in your systray and checks your Gmail inbox every two minutes. Not dangerous, useful for Gmail users.
Montoya (further information)

gmail notifer (Google mail). Informs you when you have a new email in your gmail account. Not Dangerous
Cory

Summary: 19 users think gnotify.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think gnotify.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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