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am32.exe

Associated Program: Action Manager or Plustek USB Scanner or Plustek EPP Scanner or IrfanView
Programm Category: Office and Productivity Software

What is  am32.exe

This process file is an important program that can be useful in running many of the applications. Removing this file from the computer’s system may cause the other applications not to function well. This process is the one responsible for the permission of accessing the utilities of a scanner connected to the computer. This process, since it is one of the running applications on a computer once installed, can be one of the factors that slow or speed up the PC’s performance. In cases where this file, am32.exe, becomes a threat to the security of the computer, users have the option to uninstall it from the system or refresh the process by reinstalling it as brand new. Users that use scanners may keep this process as this is important in making the scanner work properly. This process is also called the Action Manager by the software Action Manager. Action Manager Software can also be called in names like Plustek USB Scanner, Plustek EPP Scanner, and IrfanView.

How can I stop am32.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. am32.exe. is used by Action Manager or Plustek USB Scanner or Plustek EPP Scanner or IrfanView, If you shut down am32.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop am32.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Action Manager or Plustek USB Scanner or Plustek EPP Scanner or IrfanView, 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?

ReviverSoft Security Verdict

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed am32.exe




What is a process and how do they affect my computer?

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Action Manager or Plustek USB Scanner or Plustek EPP Scanner or IrfanView, 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 am32.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 am32.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if am32.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 am32.exe, belongs to, in this case Action Manager or Plustek USB Scanner or Plustek EPP Scanner or IrfanView

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