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What is x1.exe
The x1.exe file is an EXE application process deployed as one of the component files and modules used by the X1 software, which is a Windows program classified as a desktop search engine and file/folder indexing tool developed with a set of features for quickly and conveniently finding files, folders, emails and contact details stored in internal and external data disks that are connected to the system. The x1.exe process assists the X1 software in integrating its embedded file/folder indexing and desktop search engine functionalities by serving as the executable program dispatcher file of the X1 application, which means users can load the X1 software unto their Windows-based systems by activating the x1.exe file. The installer distribution packages of the X1 program are bundled with the x1.exe process, which means the x1.exe file is placed in the system upon the installation of the X1 tool.
How can I stop x1.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. x1.exe. is used by X1 Desktop Search Engine, If you shut down x1.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop x1.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is X1 Desktop Search Engine, 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 X1 Desktop Search Engine, 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 x1.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 x1.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if x1.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 x1.exe, belongs to, in this case X1 Desktop Search Engine