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How to remove rmctrl error


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rmctrl.exe file information

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

Description: rmctrl.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\Windows. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 32,768 bytes (99% of all occurrence), 36,864 bytes, 14,348 bytes.
File rmctrl.exe is a file without information about the maker of this file. File rmctrl.exe is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The process starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). Therefore the technical security rating is 79% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

  • "RemoteControl" can run at start up. Remote Control background application for CyberLink's PowerDVD version 4 and above. Enables you to use a remote control with your DVD drive if your drive came with one. Not required if you don't have a remote control, or don't wish to use one

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as rmctrl.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the rmctrl.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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It' power dvd's process
  nz  
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Powered dvd remote control
  BLah  
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Datei wird benötigt, wenn PowerDVD über Infarot fernbedienung gesteuert werden soll.
   
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Use Prevx1 to dectect it, PowerDVD is installed
  Rochus   (further information)
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powerdvd remote control
   
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I uninstalled Power DVD and the process named "rmctrl" didn't launch on next startup
  Dark Driss  
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as said earlier. infrared control
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PowerDVD remote control
  ordinatout   (further information)
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Cyberlink powerDVD element
  Azrael  
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Summary: 33 users think rmctrl.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 5 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 1 user think rmctrl.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 2 users doesn't grade rmctrl.exe ("not sure about it").

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