How to remove ptask error

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ptask.exe file information

The process belongs to the software ptask.exe or WinSecureAv or WinSpyControl by unknown.

Description: ptask.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 15,872 bytes (23% of all occurrence), 17,408 bytes, 15,360 bytes, 16,896 bytes, 28,672 bytes, 22,528 bytes, 16,384 bytes, 106,496 bytes.
There is no description of the program. It is not a Windows system file. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program is not visible. Therefore the technical security rating is 61% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

"Parallel Tasking" definitely not required. Added by unidentified adware - recognized by Kaspersky antivirus as Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Small.adg

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

Added by unidentified adware - recognized by Kaspersky antivirus as Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Small.adg
Darrell

its indeed dangerous... check out the link...
Mr. Sandman (further information)

runs as auto dialer - creates the problem of 41.exe trojan
MicroFix

This program try to connect to www.amxgames.net. This seems to be anormal for my PC configuration.
closson

Added by unidentified adware- recognized by Kaspersky antivirus as Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Small.adg
Hugo Camelo

All info which i can find on this shows it not to be dangerous. Too many links to list but is ok unless anybody else can prove me wrong?
Ross

Summary: 1 user think ptask.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 3 users think ptask.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 1 user doesn't grade ptask.exe ("not sure about it").

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