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What is allchars.exe
The allchars.exe is an executable file also called as Keyboard enhancer of the software AllChars for Windows developed by an interior, product and concept designer named Jeroen Laarhoven. AllChars software works in most Windows programs providing a quick, easy-to-remember way of putting accents like é ì ð Č ý ä and special character like ™ ≠ ¥ ® € £. It is compatible to work with any Windows operating system like Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4, 2000, XP , Vista and even in the old 16-bit version. This process works by emulating the *nix Compose key on Windows. All the AllChars upward versions support the macros: type (short) name and replace it with a (long) text. It executes its functions by typing first then the program automatically take the next two characters the user type and substitute another in their place. The Version 4 of AllChars includes extensions to perform like a Compose key and allow binding hotkey to Menu, Windows, Caps Lock keys and others.
How can I stop allchars.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. allchars.exe. is used by Allchars, If you shut down allchars.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop allchars.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Allchars, 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 Allchars, 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 allchars.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 allchars.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if allchars.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 allchars.exe, belongs to, in this case Allchars