The sysmon.exe file is an executable process implemented with other executable program files, SYS driver files, DLL module files and associated resources that are needed by the AOpen System Monitor software, which is a Windows program classified as a component of the firmware and driver software resources of certain AOpen motherboards. The sysmon.exe process is deployed as the executable program dispatcher file of the AOpen System Monitor application, and this software is integrated with features for monitoring and managing CPU temperature, fan speed and device voltage. The sysmon.exe process is included in the installer distribution packages of these AOpen driver software and firmware components, which means the sysmon.exe process is placed in the system upon the installation of the AOpen System Monitor program and these associated driver software and firmware resources.
How can I stop sysmon.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. sysmon.exe. is used by Aopen System Monitor, If you shut down sysmon.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop sysmon.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Aopen System Monitor, 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 Aopen System Monitor, 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 sysmon.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 sysmon.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if sysmon.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 sysmon.exe, belongs to, in this case Aopen System Monitor