How to remove pctspk error

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pctspk.exe file information

The process pctvoice MFC Application or PCTSPK.EXE belongs to the software pctvoice Application or PCTSPK.EXE or PCTEL Speaker Phone or W2k PCtel speaker phone by PCtel, Inc (www.pctel.com) or Conexant Systems, Inc (www.conexant.com).

Description: File pctspk.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 86,016 bytes (57% of all occurrence), 163,840 bytes, 167,936 bytes, 180,224 bytes, 155,648 bytes, 176,128 bytes, 74,752 bytes, 68,608 bytes, 187,392 bytes, 172,032 bytes.
It is a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. It is a Microsoft signed file. pctspk.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 14% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If pctspk.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 30% dangerous. File size is 163,840 bytes. The file is a file without information about the maker of this file. The program is not visible. The file is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). pctspk.exe is not a Windows system file. pctspk.exe is able to record inputs.

External information from Paul Collins:

"pctspk" can run at start up. Used for modems based upon PC-TEL chipsets. Normally used for some Voice and Speakerphone functions and also for some Power management options. If you remove it you may not be able to use any of those functions

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

Unreal Tournament 2004 (UT2K4) game file to allow voice recognition
sean (further information)

it ran my cpu up 90% slowing me down to a halt...i deleted it with no issues.
fallen angel

Don't know much about this, except that it suddenly appeared, started slowing my computer by using too many resources and isn't needed for anything used by my PC. I also have a DELL Laptop.
TroniX

One day it began using 99% CPU on DELL Precision, guessing it runs at higher priority because my app needing 90% got 1%. End Process resolved issue this time.
dwb

Possibly was installed by a pop up window offering music service of some type, when I dit not accept. Not signed by Microsoft, dated 2001.
Henning Nielsen

PCTell Speaker Phone driver uses 2.9MB of RAM on my PC
Morley

ley que se un proceso que elimina el exceso de memoria pero los virus pueden estar disfrazados a si que puede no ser seguro.
Erick

This file uses up CPU to 100% and grinds processes to a halt. After start-up I pull up Windows task manager and halt this process. Problems go away. Since I do not use dial-up, it may nto be an issue o remove it. I am going to find out more.
rickwit

I renamed the file and within an hour, a second copy appeared. I don't think Dell built in this kind resiliency into their modem drivers. I think it is a parasite of some sort.
darth

Annoying, I recommend disabling it
Darren

When my computer was running IE.6
Peter Guo

This file is needed for audio function. For example, in my computer it's nedded for printer.
Yaeli

It uses lots of virtual memory (Page File) and can cause your CPU to slow to a halt. I just removed it from a system and it was causing him to need to set an additional 2500mb for the page file. Overloads CPU and unneeded for modem to connect and work properly.
Intel Factory Technician

pcspk.exe is part of the Diamond Supra LE-PCT setup. If not installed, you will not be able to use the "voice" features availabe to that modem. It is true that it is a resource hog... but only when dailing.
Cory (further information)

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Summary: 33 users think pctspk.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 6 users think it's probably harmless. 19 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 7 users suspect danger. 13 users think pctspk.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 9 users doesn't grade pctspk.exe ("not sure about it").

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