ppped.exe on my desktop always occupies 50% of my computer CPU and it virtually slows down my internet brownsing / opening by a factor of 2to 4. My winsdows vista home lapto doesn't have it and the internet speed is OK. The question is do I really need ppped.exe for my windows xp desktop to function properly? Thanks for your help.1 person needs an answerI do too

ppped.exe on my desktop always occupies 50% of my computer CPU and it virtually slows down my internet brownsing / opening by a factor of 2to 4. My winsdows vista home lapto doesn't have it and the internet speed is OK. The question is do I really need ppped.exe for my windows xp desktop to function properly? Thanks for your help.ppped.exe is the control and monitoring software for your CyberPower UPS (uninterruptible power supply). If A recent antivirus application with a current subscription should be able to detect if a virus is masquerading as ppped.exe. You can also download, install, and update MalwareBytes Anti-Malware andSUPERAntiSpyware and scan the file with each of these, but odds are it is not malware.You don't NEED this application for Windows to function, but if you stop or uninstall it, you'll lose its functionality. According to Cyber Power Systems:PowerPanel® software safely saves and then closes your open files before shutting your computer down in an orderly, intelligent manner. The software allows users to view detailed information about their electrical power and the vitals of the UPS. It includes configurable system notifications, automatic self tests, adjustable high/low voltage warnings, event/data logging, and scheduled shutdowns.As far as why ppped.exe is consuming so much of your computer's resources, you should contact CyberPower:http://eu.cyberpowersystems.com/contact/regional.htmOr, if you are no longer using this UPS, uninstall the application.