The codemeter.exe process is an executable file called as CodeMeter Runtime Server, which is a component of CodeMeter Runtime Kit software, a product created by WIBU-SYSTEMS AG. The program CodeMeter Runtime is an application that provides basic functions of CmStick, and access to CmContainers. It is associated with secure and easy management of passwords, as well as PINs and TAN lists, along with automatic filling of forms online through the CodeMeter Password Manager. These particular tasks are only enabled if all the components work. So, with the codemeter.exe file as part of the program, this needs to be stored in its location and kept running in the background. If this file is missing, the software CodeMeter Runtime Kit may not properly work or become disabled. In most cases, the file codemeter.exe, that is housed or bundled in the program CodeMeter Runtime Kit, is located in C:\Program Files, sometimes in another folder C:\Windows or C:\Documents and Settings.
How can I stop codemeter.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. codemeter.exe. is used by CodeMeter Runtime Kit, If you shut down codemeter.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop codemeter.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is CodeMeter Runtime Kit, 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 CodeMeter Runtime Kit, 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 codemeter.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 codemeter.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if codemeter.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 codemeter.exe, belongs to, in this case CodeMeter Runtime Kit