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appchk.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows 2000
Programm Category: Operating Systems Software

What is  appchk.exe

The appchk.exe process is also recognized as a component file of Microsoft Windows 2000. The file functions to assist in the implementation of a computer’s Operating System. This provides users with reliable and well performing Windows system functions. The Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system also offers users with a simplified desktop that is convenient and manageable to use. This operating system has various Web capabilities and provides broad support to computer applications and hardware devices. Microsoft Windows 2000 has four editions. These are the Windows Professional, Windows Server, Windows Advanced Server and Datacenter Server. This Operating System has also been recognized as safe and secure with available bug fixes and patches. The Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system has also been proven to be an effective and efficient OS in the market. The appchk.exe file automatically loads and functions upon Windows startup. It has a recorded file size of 98,304 bytes and is located in the Windows folder.

How can I stop appchk.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. appchk.exe. is used by Microsoft Windows 2000, If you shut down appchk.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop appchk.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows 2000, 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 appchk.exe




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

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Microsoft Windows 2000, 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 appchk.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 appchk.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if appchk.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 appchk.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows 2000

About Mark Beare

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