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conhost.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is conhost.exe

Process name for an application that is installed via the executable file conhost.exe is Console Window Host. The basic function of the process was previously taken care of by another Windows process known as csrss.exe. When Windows 7 came about, the OS integrated a much more reliable and stable console host, this is why you now have Console Window Host. One major improvement of this console host is that it provides a tighter security feature, preventing malware infection. The file tremendously decreased the system’s vulnerability by directing Local Procedure Calls straight to Console Host instead of sending it directly to csrss.exe, which is run through the Local System account. The vulnerability of the previous file rendered it open to malware attacks where the malicious software executes code to disrupt system processes. This malicious behavior is referred to as a “shatter attack.” With the new Window Console Host, malicious files that want to interfere with normal system performance are not automatically escalated. Thus, any attempts of malicious software to interfere with application codes will be thwarted.

How can I stop conhost.exe and should I?

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

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

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