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hccutils32.exe

Associated Program: hccutils32.exe
Programm Category: Malware

What is  hccutils32.exe

The hccutils32.exe file is a process that loads when you run Windows. It uses the registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders. It appears as unknown file on Windows folder. It does not have a visible window. It can record keyboard inputs. It monitors programs. The hccutils32.exe has been associated with system backdoor, worm and cloaked malware. This process can create other processes on disk. It can execute a process. It performs process hijacking by writing on the virtual memory of another process. It can delete other processes from disk. It hooks codes onto running applications to control the system or record mouse activity, keyboard input and screen contents. It can create security warnings, errors, system tray pop ups and messages. It is encrypted or packed by software packing process. It can send MIME E-mail. It retrieves IP address for Websites by using DNS.

How can I stop hccutils32.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hccutils32.exe. is used by hccutils32.exe, If you shut down hccutils32.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hccutils32.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is hccutils32.exe, 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?

ReviverSoft Security Verdict

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed hccutils32.exe




What is a process and how do they affect my computer?

A process usually a part of an installed application such as hccutils32.exe, 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 hccutils32.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 hccutils32.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if hccutils32.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 hccutils32.exe, belongs to, in this case hccutils32.exe

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