The file wkdstore.exe file is an executable program developed by the Microsoft Corporation for Microsoft Works 8 software. This file is part of the Microsoft Works. It is an office suite, which includes a word processor, a spreadsheet and a database as its core function. This can also be used to easily manage family schedules, coordinate events, and planning day-to-day tasks. This is a hidden file usually located in the %PROGRAM_FILES%subfolder and usually in 77,824 bytes to 86,016 bytes in size. The file wkdstore.exe needs to be running when MS Works is open. The wkdstore.exe file is a legitimate component of Microsoft Works suite. When wkdstore.exe causes error, this can be due to damage of control panel, conflicts in the programs, malfuntion of other hardware, improper system shutdown, RAM shortage, corrupt, invalid or obsolete Windows registry entries, registry damage, and incorrectly installed third party software. Also, update the program with its latest version or if causing trouble, you can remove Microsoft Works (Control Panel=Add/Remove programs).
How can I stop wkdstore.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. wkdstore.exe. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down wkdstore.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop wkdstore.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.
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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 wkdstore.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 wkdstore.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if wkdstore.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 wkdstore.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows