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clipboard.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Softrware

What is clipboard.exe

The file clipboard.exe is also known as the Microsoft Clipboard Admin. This file belongs to Microsoft Windows Operating System and is made by the Microsoft Corporation. The file can be located in the C:\Windows\Current\System32. The typical size of the file is usually 98,304 bytes in the Hard Disk Drive. But the file size may change when used in various version of Microsoft Windows Operating System. The process usually starts when the Operating System starts. The program does not belong to the Windows core system file. The file clipboard.exe has the ability to monitor other applications and as well as to hide itself. The file has the registry of HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run. The file is not digitally signed by the author but belongs to a trusted file of Microsoft Windows Operating System. The program is not recommended to be removed by the user for it belongs the Microsoft Windows Operating System, and some functionality of the Operating system will not function properly when the software is removed.

How can I stop clipboard.exe and should I?

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

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

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