The avkpop.exe file is the process that belongs to the software eXtendia Anti-Virus E-mail Checker developed by Boomerang Software. This process normally runs in the background. You can view this process from the Windows Task Manager. The avkpop.exe file is the main component of the application and needs Internet connection to update its database. This executable file is located in the subfolder C:\Program Files. It can be hidden in the properties menu. The eXtendia Anti-Virus E-mail Checker uses an icon on the system tray for quick access. It will show the information and current status of the application. It uses 348 kilobytes of RAM or random access memory when running. The software is created to monitor viruses that are commonly distributed through contaminated E-mail messages and infects the system once the message is opened. This security solution will monitor and clean incoming E-mail messages.
How can I stop avkpop.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. avkpop.exe. is used by eXtendia Anti-Virus E-mail Checker, If you shut down avkpop.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop avkpop.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is eXtendia Anti-Virus E-mail Checker, 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 eXtendia Anti-Virus E-mail Checker, 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 avkpop.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 avkpop.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if avkpop.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 avkpop.exe, belongs to, in this case eXtendia Anti-Virus E-mail Checker