Hi, I just noticed that something called "PowerReg Scheduler" is listed under "StartUp" in my Start menu. I don't know what it is and I don't know where it came from. I have scanned it with NAV and it came up clean. I have also used Housecall, and again it came up clean. PowerReg Scheduler is not listed in Add/Remove Programs. Does anyone know what this application is, and if it is safe to get rid of it? I am not sure if it is anywhere else other than in the StartUp menu. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Jodie

Looks like spyware: http://www.winpatrol.com/db/freesample/powerreg_scheduler.html Haven't found removal instructions as yet, might want to give this a try: http://tomcoyote.org/SPYBOT/index1.php Update the program after installing and rebooting before running the check for problems.

It's spyware...trash it. READ THIS AND HERE

Leroi & The Kid, Thank you for your help. I read through the Googled results concerning PowerReg Scheduler and decided to just disable it for now. It is no longer listed under StartUp! I had a feeling that it was third party, but was unsure if it was actually needed in order for a program/software to run. It's pretty ridiculous how some companies will go about things without your permission. I guess nothing can be looked at at face value anymore. I imagine that it installed itself when a friend "plugged in" some Hasbro games for my four year old. Anyhow, just thought I'd let you know my outome. Many thanks for both of your responses. Sincerely, Jodie

I also just found PowerReg Scheduler V3.exe in my Start Menu. A Google search lead to http://www.leadertech.com/ereg.html where LeaderTech defines the "purpose" of this product. I find it an invasion since I was not notified of it's installation. It's a way around SPAM. The program appeared immediately following a Black & Decker product registration.