Programm Category:
Office and Productivity Software
What is altdesk.exe
The process file, altdesk.exe, is an executable file that has been designed to function as a desktop organizer. It is located on the C:\Program Files folder of a Windows computer with a file size of 431,104 bytes 42% of the time. Other occurrences show 262,144 bytes, 441,344 bytes, and 281,088 bytes on Windows 7 and Windows XP operating systems. This process file is also called AltDesk – Virtual Desktop’s Manager owned by AltDesk software. AltDesk software was developed and manufactured by Gladiators Software. AltDesk was designed for users of Windows computers to easily manage their desktops. AltDesk software helps users lighten the load of their works using applications that are easy to manage and control. The user interface of the program is user-friendly, which means users can choose from 42 different languages suitable for them. This software also promises a strict security option to ensure that the virtual workplace of the user cannot be seen or accessed by others.
How can I stop altdesk.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. altdesk.exe. is used by AltDesk, If you shut down altdesk.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop altdesk.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is AltDesk, 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 AltDesk, 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 altdesk.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 altdesk.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if altdesk.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 altdesk.exe, belongs to, in this case AltDesk