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Toaster.exe
I noticed this consuming 18000 menory and wondered if this is Dells's data safe backup.
I never use it as I use Acronis so wondered if there was a way to reduce the consumption by disabling the program.
I don't think removing is a good idea as it may damage something else -or not?
Thank you
fireberd
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December 18th, 2011 09:00
A google search for "toaster.exe" does not show anything. If that is the correct name, it may be malware/spyware and in that case run a complete spyware scan as a first step.
DELL-Chris M
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December 21st, 2011 18:00
This process belongs to Dell DataSafe Local Backup.
* Open the control panel
* Double click on the Administrative Tools
* Double click on the Services
* Scroll down and find the SoftThinks Agent Service
* Change the startup type to Disabled
* Click OK
* Restart your computer
Jay6600
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December 21st, 2011 23:00
i actually got lots of results for that toaster.exe and they mainly associate it with A.O.L......toaster.exe is a process from AOL. It can be found in the location of C:\Program
Files\wanadoo. toaster.exe is a potential security risk which can be modified
maliciously by virus. toaster.exe virus should be disabled and removed if it
was attacked and brought you toaster.exe error.
Karen71262
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March 24th, 2013 20:00
I did what you stated to do in your message regarding the toaster.exe It didn't stop the process of it coming up every time I start the computer. I rechecked and the service SoftThinks Agent Service is disabled. Do you have any other suggestions?
Thanks, Karen71262
DELL-Chinmay S
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March 24th, 2013 23:00
Hi Karen71262,
You may perform a clean boot to remove the unnecessary programs from the start up and services. For more information on this, you can refer to link: http://bit.ly/Vi0QXe
If the issue persists, you may uninstall the Dell Datasafe local from the control panel. For more information on this, you may refer to video: http://bit.ly/139T73B
You may download and re-install the same compatible with windows Vista and Windows 7 from the link below: http://bit.ly/jmNmZt
Please share the findings.
HexageniaMeiste
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June 15th, 2016 05:00
This is a non-answer. Is TOASTER.EXE a part of the Dell Backup that is required or is it junkware? Yes or No. Removing it depends on the answer to the first question.
Thank you.
edron1
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November 22nd, 2016 08:00
100%, I know FOR SURE, toaster.exe IS ABSOLUTELY in Dell BackUp and Recovery. DBAR really messes up Dell Computers propriety version of Microsoft Windows/Dell Operating Systems. You need a super uninstaller; you also have to get rid of Soft Thinks (also Dell's). Doing these things will completely corrupt the tray, the tray cache, the tray icons--hidden and NOT hidden. Then you will need to get a batch file program (from a reliable source--such as Seven Forums, Eight Forums, etc.--); download this batch file and run it. I had to pay a very savvy technical support person to do all of this. After getting rid of all of this Dell stuff--my computer has been running, PERFECTLY. YOU can never get rid of every reference, appearance, etc. of toaster.exe unless and until you do ALL of these things.
FWIW--I saw all the references on my own very extensive research all over the internet about toaster.exe. It is NOT malware, virus, has nothing to do with AOL ( have never had and still do NOT have AOL anything).