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helpsvc.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is helpsvc.exe

The executable file helpsvc.exe launches a process that is mostly associated with Windows XP: Microsoft Help Center Service for Windows XP. The process has several different functions. First of all, it serves as the updater for Microsoft Help and Support Center. The file specifically looks for updates on the software’s Headlines application. Headlines is a useful feature of the software, because it provides little bits of information about Windows XP, both pre-existing information and currently-released news bulletins regarding system security. The process mostly runs in the background only when it is searching for updates. After updates have been installed, the process automatically ends its task. The file version for XP Service Pack 2 is 5.1.2600.2180, with a known size of 726.5 KB. The process has an original file name of HELPSVC.EXE. The file, although installed by Windows XP software, is not a core system file; therefore, its default path is in the Windows folder, C:\Windows\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\helpsvc.exe.

How can I stop helpsvc.exe and should I?

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

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

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