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temp.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Utilities and Operating System Software

What is temp.exe

The temp.exe file, also known as Recycler, belongs to Microsoft Corp.’s Windows Recycler. The Windows Recycler serves as storage for files sent to the Recycle Bin. This program may be found in hard drives that have been formatted with the file system NTFS. It is found in a C:\Program Files subfolder and is 253,952 bytes in size on Windows 7/XP. The application is launched alongside the booting process of Windows. It is not considered an essential file for Windows, and it also does not have a visible window. Temp.exe is also associated with viruses, as the process could also stem from advertising programs. The application opens pop-up commercials by supervising user’s online habits and sending the data to the advertising company to be examined. This non-system process is classified as a risk to computer security and users are advised to delete the file from the system.

How can I stop temp.exe and should I?

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

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

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