How to remove ScanSoft SSBkgdUpdate.exe for good?

Question

On Windows 7, SSBkgdUpdate.exe pops up every time a non-admin user logs in, asking for the admin password. This is the auto-updater for ScanSoft PaperPort 11.

I tried to zap it by deleting the executable. But it magically reappeared after reboot!

Answer 1

Have you tried uninstalling or just disable it's autostart?

Autoruns from Sysinternals is a good tool for managing startup issues. Use something like Revo Uninstaller (free) if you want to uninstall it (as the web-wisdom says it leaves cruft behind)

Answer 2

1) Download Start-up Manager

2) After installing Start-up manager, in the left panel "Start sections" Click on "All users."

3) Now in the right panel, look for SSBkgdUpdate.exe, once you find it un-check it.

This will remove SSBkgdUpdate.exe in other accounts , make sure you do this from the administrator account.