Associated Program:
Symantec TalkWorks Pro and Symantec WinFax Pro
Programm Category:
Communications Software
What is wfxctl32.exe
The wfxctl32.exe file is an EXE application process included with other program resource executables, certain DLL (Dynamic Link Library) component files, some SYS drivers, various background process items and associated components that are used and referenced by the Symantec TalkWorks Pro software. This is a Windows program classified as a digital communications tool that was developed by Symantec with a set of features for implementing digital telephony communications functionalities into a Windows-based system. The wfxctl32.exe process is also bundled with the Symantec WinFax Pro software, which is a Windows program with a set of tools for integrating digital faxing functionalities into a Windows-based computer. The wfxctl32.exe process is placed in the system upon the installation of the Symantec TalkWorks Pro software or the Symantec WinFax Pro application, which means the wfxctl32.exe process is integrated into the installer distribution packages of these Symantec fax and telephony tools.
How can I stop wfxctl32.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. wfxctl32.exe. is used by Symantec TalkWorks Pro and Symantec WinFax Pro, If you shut down wfxctl32.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop wfxctl32.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Symantec TalkWorks Pro and Symantec WinFax Pro, 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 Symantec TalkWorks Pro and Symantec WinFax Pro, 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 wfxctl32.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 wfxctl32.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if wfxctl32.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 wfxctl32.exe, belongs to, in this case Symantec TalkWorks Pro and Symantec WinFax Pro