AsEPCMon is the process name of the file asepcmon.exe, and a part of the program known as Asus ACPI Driver, also CapsHook, which is developed by ASUSTeK Computer, Inc. This type of executable file works once the software that houses it is installed onto the computer system, registered into the Windows registry with a particular run identifier and execution command, stored on a folder location, usually in C:\Program Files, or sometimes in C:\Documents and Settings or C:\Windows File, and automatically run in the background, but can be manually executed by the user. If it is successfully downloaded, this file must not be terminated or stopped, unless it is causing problems that technically affect or slow down the performance, as well as the speed and stability of the computer system. Like other modules, asepcmon.exe is compatible with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, which include Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows ME.
How can I stop asepcmon.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. asepcmon.exe. is used by Asus ACPI Driver or CapsHook, If you shut down asepcmon.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop asepcmon.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Asus ACPI Driver or CapsHook, 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.
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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 Asus ACPI Driver or CapsHook, 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 asepcmon.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 asepcmon.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if asepcmon.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 asepcmon.exe, belongs to, in this case Asus ACPI Driver or CapsHook