How to remove yahoo error

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

Description: File yahoo.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 417,792 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 141,312 bytes, 1,342,464 bytes.
yahoo.exe is a file without information about the maker of this file. File yahoo.exe is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. File yahoo.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. yahoo.exe is able to monitor applications, hide itself, manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 81% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If yahoo.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 100% dangerous. File size is 470,528 bytes. There is no file information. The program is not visible. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The process is a hidden stealth process. yahoo.exe is not a Windows system file. yahoo.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself, monitor applications.

If yahoo.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 100% dangerous. File size is 263,115 bytes. File yahoo.exe is a file without information about the maker of this file. The program has no visible window. Some people think it is dangerous. yahoo.exe is not a Windows system file. yahoo.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications, manipulate other programs.

External information from Paul Collins:

"Yahoo Update" definitely not required.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as yahoo.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the yahoo.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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Summary: 1 user think yahoo.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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