Winlogon.exe
The winlogon.exe file is responsible for login functions within Microsoft Windows. The process itself handles logging in and logging out of user profiles within the operating system. This process is...
View ArticleScanpst.exe
The scanpst.exe process is related to Microsoft Outlook email management software. The process can be used to launch the Inbox Repair Tool within Outlook. This process helps to scan and repair damaged...
View ArticleDllhost.exe
The dllhost.exe process is vital for normal Windows function. While the file extension displays the file to be an executable, it also relates to the ability to read and execute .dll files as well. The...
View ArticleCtfmon.exe
The ctfmon.exe process is a Windows-based process file and runs after using many Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and others). Even after closing or canceling a Microsoft...
View ArticleHkcmd.exe
The hkcmd.exe process is responsible for the Intel Hot Key Command Module. The process installs with various onboard drivers and allows for the usage of shortcut keys on Intel hardware. Many of these...
View ArticleCcc.exe
The ccc.exe file is associated with the Catalyst Control Center from within the AMD Catalyst (formerly ATI Technologies). This process allows for the customization and modification of settings...
View ArticleJqs.exe
The jqs.exe file is associated with the Java Quick Starter service. It is included with many of the Java releases and is intended to reduce the startup time of various Java applications. It may also...
View ArticleMom.exe
The mom.exe file is installed with the ATI Catalyst Control Center and it is required for proper function of the application. When receiving an error with this process, restarting the Catalyst Control...
View ArticleMscorsvw.exe
The mscorsvw.exe process works to precompile various .NET libraries as a background process. Usually, when it is finished precompiling, the process will disappear. However, in some cases, the process...
View ArticleIgfxpers.exe
The igfxpers.exe process is the primary file for the Graphics Persistence Module within the Intel driver packages. The driver is installed on Windows operating systems and includes files for Intel and...
View ArticleSpoolsv.exe
The spoolsv.exe process is a Windows file and it is responsible for the built-in print spooler. It is the Spooler SubSystem App and processes various printing and faxing jobs on your system. Since this...
View ArticleAvp.exe
The avp.exe process is one of the primary functions of the Kaspersky AntiVirus and Internet Security applications. Since Kaspersky is an AntiVirus application, it provides users with real-time scanning...
View ArticleMsiexec.exe
The msiexec.exe process is a Windows Installer Component and is a safe system file. However, this file is only safe when it is installed and found within a system directory. When this file is located...
View ArticleRthdcpl.exe
The rthdcpl.exe process is associated with the Realtek HD Audio Sound Effect Manager. It is a required file for this application to function properly and disabling this process may cause errors with...
View ArticleAlg.exe
The alg.exe process is a Microsoft process and allows for various Internet connectivity functionality. It is responsible for the Application Layer Gateway or Application Level Gateway. It includes...
View ArticleCmd.exe
The cmd.exe process is one of the most common Microsoft Windows processes. It is responsible for the Command Prompt or ‘cmd’ or command line. The most common visual description of this process is white...
View ArticleIexplore.exe
The iexplore.exe process is the primary process for running Internet Explorer. When Microsoft Windows is installed, a number of other applications are installed by default. Internet Explorer is the...
View ArticleSetup.exe
The setup.exe process is part of the InstallShield package. The full process name is InstallShield Setup Executable. This process is responsible for the installation of a variety of software updates...
View ArticleWerfault.exe
The werfault.exe process is responsible for the Windows Error Reporting function in Microsoft Windows. The feature provides updates and notifications to users about application faults, kernel faults,...
View ArticleIgfxtray.exe
The igfxtray.exe process is installed as part of the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver packages. While the majority of users will have this driver for Windows operating systems, Intel does make...
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