How to remove taskswitch error

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taskswitch.exe file information

The process belongs to the software Alt-Tab Task Switcher or Powertoys For Windows XP or taskswitch.exe or Powertoys For Windows XP/NET by Lou Amadio.

Description: taskswitch.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 45,632 bytes (97% of all occurrence), 35,840 bytes.
It is a file without information about the maker of this file. It is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). File taskswitch.exe is digitally signed. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. taskswitch.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 44% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

"CoolSwitch" can run at start up. ALT+TAB replacement Powertoy for Windows XP - enhances the graphics displayed when you want to switch between programs running full-screen
"taskswitch" is not required to run at start up. ALT+TAB replacement Powertoy for Windows XP - enhances the graphics displayed when you want to switch between programs running full-screen

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

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User Comments

Powertoys graphical application for Alt + Tab
Bob

Zonelabs Smartdefense Advisor says is potentially malicious. It may be attempting to monitor your system to observe what events are occurring to retrieve information about you or your system. Suggest allow to connect but continue monitoring.
Zlimbo

Microsoft Powertoy used to show screen shots for ALT-TAB
Chronicnom (further information)

ALT TAB replacement Powertoy for Windows XP - enhances the graphics displayed when you want to switch between programs running full-screen.
Dan the Man (further information)

Task Switch PowerToy
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try alt + tab to see what it does ;)
Michel

appeared after power toys and XP plus pack installation
Moog

Alt tab application switcher enhancer - would be much better if the images not so blurry
NetGuru

Alt-Tab Replacement. With this PowerToy, in addition to seeing the icon of the application window you are switching to, you will also see a preview of the page. This helps particularly when multiple sessions of an application are open.
CyLat (further information)

ALT TAB replacement Powertoy for Windows XP - enhances the graphics displayed when you want to switch between programs running full-screen.
Francisco R

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Summary: 17 users think taskswitch.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 3 users doesn't grade taskswitch.exe ("not sure about it").

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