The Internet is filled with reports, comments, and links stating that the file with name FLUX.EXE is registered as Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent in the malware database. The reports and comments claim that the file FLUX.EXE behaves and functions like a spyware which, after being downloaded, installs other files and software coming from the Internet. Users are recommended to do the following if there is a file with name FLUX.EXE and/or TROJAN-DOWNLOADER.WIN32.AGENT anywhere in the system folders of the computer, or if there is any instances of programs with such names running in the system:
• Run a malware scan to determine whether the file is harmful or not.
• Deactivate the files immediately and uninstall or eliminate the file.
• Empty the Recycle Bin of the computer to complete the file deletion.
• Reboot the system to have the changes take effect.
• Always turn on the Antivirus program in the computer.
How can I stop flux.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. flux.exe. is used by N/A, If you shut down flux.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop flux.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is N/A, 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 N/A, 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 flux.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 flux.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if flux.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 flux.exe, belongs to, in this case N/A