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How to remove WashIdx error


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WashIdx.exe file information

The process Index.dat bleaching tool belongs to the software Wash Index.dat or WashIdx.exe or Qimage or DVD Solution or Fable - The Lost Chapters by Webroot Software, Inc (www.webroot.com).

Description: File WashIdx.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ (mostly C:\Program Files\Washer\ or C:\Program Files\Webroot\Washer\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 34,304 bytes (36% of all occurrence), 51,200 bytes, 33,792 bytes, 64,512 bytes, 69,632 bytes, 61,952 bytes, 69,120 bytes, 72,704 bytes, 55,624 bytes, 34,816 bytes, 73,728 bytes, 33,280 bytes.
The program has a visible window. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It is not a Windows system file. There is no information about the maker of the file. Therefore the technical security rating is 40% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

  • "Index Washer" can run at start up. Windows Washer from Webroot Software. Useful utility that deletes safe to remove files, cookies, browsing history, etc. Available via from Start -> Programs. Disable within the program options - otherwise it is re-enabled in MSCONFIG

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as WashIdx.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the WashIdx.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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Comes with "Window Washer" which is a fantastic program
  Liz   (further information)
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this is a program called "windows washer" that clears IE history/cookies and other non important files
  pete  
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Don't sweat it. Part of a nifty program called Window Washer, which cleans up your registry and much more.
  Melodyssey  
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I use "Window Washer" at home and office.
  Phil  
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It cleans internet cache, history, temp files... and much more.
    (further information)
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It is a program called "Window Washer", its a program that clears up space on your computer
  kc m  

Summary: 4 users think WashIdx.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user doesn't grade WashIdx.exe ("not sure about it").

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