GoogleDesktop.exe is part of the Google Desktop software from Google. Google Desktop provides desktop search features and access to various Google website features without having to use a browser. If you do not wish to use this software you may safely remove it from your computer. 

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Users Opinions

514 users ask for this file. 11 users rated it as not dangerous. 2 users rated it as not so dangerous. 3 users rated it as neutral. 1 user rated it as little bit dangerous. 3 users rated it as dangerous. 3 users didn't rate it ("don't know").

All comments about GoogleDesktop.exe: it's part of Google Desktop Search wich use the power of Google Engine to search every sort of documents on your local computer   Black Dragon It's from Google and enable the Desktop Search function. Not harmful at all.   Google Desktop Search  See also: Link   Coloypr Google Desktop Search.  See also: Link   Sean A. Turvey U.E. Google Desktop Search   As withmost googlesearch engines its complertelysafe   PeterHowles-Meadowcroft in system for 6 months-ok   It is the Google Desktop Manager. It only runs when Google Desktop Search needs it. It is not essential for Windows. By default, it is set to Manual (check in the Services Control Panel application), so that it can be run when Google Desktop Search needs it.  See also: Link   david gunnells GoogleDesktop.exe pops up after i have clicked shut down my computer, then i have to click END NOW. Then the computer finally shuts down.   Brenda yeah it was fuly taking over my computer aye. Got some Viruses. No good for me personally   Damo disable ssl/tls   nader.fuladi Is a virus auto run and block intener explorer 8 run 3 times wen windows start. To distroi go to program files find folder google delet all files is possible the dll files is not posible to remove but work de virus not run any more   Tiago If you know more about GoogleDesktop.exe, share your knowledge and help other users. Security Rating:  --- don't know ---  1 (not dangerous)  2  3 (neutral)  4  5 (dangerous) What do you know about this file: Link for more details: Your Name:

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