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mstask.exe (Safe)

Description: From Neuber.com: This is the task scheduler service, responsible for running tasks at a time predetermined by the user. This file is not essential for Windows XP. If the file exists in Windows XP, you have to check if this file is from Microsoft.
Severity: Safe
Related Link: Go!
Posted By: Neuber on May 27, 2009 at 12:05:32 Pacific

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