The accagnt.exe file is an executable file developed by America Online for the AOL Computer Check-Up software which is better known by that software name. The file has been digitally signed by VeriSign, a trusted company authority. This file automatically runs when a user starts up the computer system. It is also not a core file meaning it can take a storage space of about 326,232 bytes or more on Windows 7 and Windows XP operating systems. Although this file does not have a visible window when running in the background, it is only technically 18% risk rated. The file is usually located in the C:\Program Files folder of a Windows computer. The software associated to this file, AOL Computer Check-Up, is used in improving computer performances by analysing, identifying, and fixing PC issues present on a user’s computer. It also removes unnecessary files or applications from the computer that may have been left behind when a user uninstalls a program.
How can I stop accagnt.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. accagnt.exe. is used by AOL Computer Check-Up, If you shut down accagnt.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop accagnt.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is AOL Computer Check-Up, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as AOL Computer Check-Up, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is accagnt.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if accagnt.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if accagnt.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that accagnt.exe, belongs to, in this case AOL Computer Check-Up