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What is awcl.exe
The awcl.exe file is the process called Advanced WindowsCare version V2 Personal that is used by the application Advanced WindowsCare created by IObit. Non-system processes like awcl.exe originate from software you installed on your system. The path of the avwcl.exe file is in the subfolder C:\Program Files. Known sizes for this file include 2,666,776 bytes, 2,672,008 bytes with 20% occurrence and 5 other variants. The program uses an icon on the taskbar. It is a legitimate process. It is a non-system process that originates from the application installed in the system. It sends or listens for data on pen ports through Internet or LAN. The avwcl.exe process can monitor programs and record inputs. You can access Advanced WindowsCare on the Windows Control Panel. Advanced WindowsCare is a complete utility with one-click approach for the repair, protection and optimization of your computer. It provides solutions for computer maintenance. Advanced WindowsCare Personal is a safe process.
How can I stop awcl.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. awcl.exe. is used by Advanced WindowsCare, If you shut down awcl.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop awcl.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Advanced WindowsCare, 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 Advanced WindowsCare, 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 awcl.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 awcl.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if awcl.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 awcl.exe, belongs to, in this case Advanced WindowsCare