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How to remove pds error


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

The process CBA -- Ping Discovery Service belongs to the software Intel Common Base Agent or Symantec AntiVirus Server or Java 2 Runtime Environment or CBA -- Ping Discovery Service or Hotfix for Microsoft .NET or Compaq Remote Monitor Service by Intel Corporation (www.intel.com) or IntelR Corporation (www.intel.com) or LANDesk Software Ltd (www.landesk.com) or Intel¢ē Corporation.

Description: File pds.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 (mostly C:\WINDOWS\System32\cba\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 32,819 bytes (71% of all occurrence), 24,627 bytes, 18,432 bytes, 36,915 bytes, 38,728 bytes, 38,680 bytes, 38,648 bytes, 42,776 bytes, 18,944 bytes, 38,696 bytes, 42,744 bytes, 17,920 bytes.
The program is not visible. The file is not a Windows system file. The application uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. pds.exe is able to hide itself. Therefore the technical security rating is 65% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

  • "Intel PDS" can run at start up. Intel Ping Discovery Service (PDS). Part of Intel's LANDesk Management Suite 6 and the Common Base Agent (CBA) - used for communicating between the core server and managed clients. Will start the dial-up if installed and enabled

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as pds.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the pds.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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This file is not dangerous. It is also not required.
   
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pds.exe is backprocess of LANDesk management
  ssu  
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Located in system32/cba created a udp flood.
  alex  
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Landesk agent is used by IS dept for software monitoring, patch management and remote control troubleshooting within our network.
   
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pds.exe is associated with Intel LANDesk Management Suite software and discovers registered products on your computer.
   

Summary: 9 users think pds.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user suspect danger. 3 users think pds.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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