How to remove SDMCP error

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SDMCP.exe file information

The process MCPServer belongs to the software Stardock MCP Core Services (System Extensions and Hooks) by Stardock (www.stardock.com).

Description: File SDMCP.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files" (typically C:\Program Files\Common Files\Stardock\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 241,664 bytes (64% of all occurrence), 253,952 bytes.
The program is not visible. The file is not a Windows core file. SDMCP.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 37% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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

Links: SDMCP.exe, SDMCP.exe

Because I wrong uninstalled DesktopX , it's make my Start panel freez. I have to shut it down manualy everytime after logon.
  Pavel  

I believe it's harmless but still annoying. I mean all you have to do is open task manager and end it. That's if you are using any stardock product if not then definetely go to C:program files/common.../stardock and delete the folder
  Kenshin  

Its part of Stardock.com's software, used in ObjectDock, DesktopX, IconX, it is a required file if you have them.
  Jeremy Yak   (further information)

Occationally spawns update.exe. I hate automatic updating of anything, however this is part of Stardock Central so it's harmless unless exploited.
  Brandon  

Its a Stardock app
  hanzZz  

SDMCP internally populates a list of System Tray and Taskbar entries, which is queried by ControlCenter, DesktopX, ObjectBar, ObjectDock, RightClick, and maybe others. Removal of this file will not cease function in these applications, but will negate the systray/taskbar feature. To safely shut this down, copy/paste this into Start- Run: [ "%commonprogramfiles%\stardock\SDMCP.exe" -shutdown ] (Without the [ ])
  milksama   (further information)

I test and use many software programs
  koop  

It is harmless, not a virus or spyware, but on some computers it conflicts with Kerio Firewall. If your taskbar is permanently frozen and you have Kerio installed as well as a Stardock app, you may have to disable sdmcp.exe in order to use your taskbar.
  SubJunk  

Causes multiple display pc's to hang an startup. End process to continue.
  mudanis  

it's difficult to get rid of sometimes and often times it is the culprit of system freeze ups or momentary hangs....i hate it but I love object desktop
  misfit  

any1 know which method SDMCP.exe use to autorun itself on startup?
  ViVac  

Part of Stardocks DesktopX - for skinning windows.
  Andy   (further information)

Monitor it's activity, has some excessive CPU processing, but expected with the large amount of Images and objects it's loading.
  Chizl  

SDMCP.exe is required in any Stardock app that uses a custom System Notification Area (systray). It is harmless, as all it does is provide support for the systray icons.... nothing more. (I have used Stardock apps since 1998)
  aka  

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