Associated Program:
MicroWorld Technologies eScan and eScan Application Blocker Program
Programm Category:
Security Software
What is consctl.exe
The consctl.exe process is an executable file that is implemented into the system by the eScan software, which is a Windows program classified as a system security tool that was developed by MicroWorld Technologies with a set of features for monitoring the system, detecting and blocking potential viruses, backdoor rootkits, Trojans, worms, spyware applications and other malicious applications, in order to protect Windows-based computers against possible hacker attacks, data security threats, user privacy risks, system stability issues and data loss or corruption. The consctl.exe process is specifically deployed into the system by the eScan software as the executable dispatcher file of the eScan Application Blocker program, which is a small application built into the eScan software, and this program assists in the integration of the threat monitoring, malware detection and malware code blocking functionalities of the eScan application into the Windows-based system. The consctl.exe file is placed in the system upon the installation of the eScan Application Blocker program, which is in turn integrated into the system during the installation process for the eScan software.
How can I stop consctl.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. consctl.exe. is used by MicroWorld Technologies eScan and eScan Application Blocker Program, If you shut down consctl.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop consctl.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is MicroWorld Technologies eScan and eScan Application Blocker Program, 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 MicroWorld Technologies eScan and eScan Application Blocker Program, 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 consctl.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 consctl.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if consctl.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 consctl.exe, belongs to, in this case MicroWorld Technologies eScan and eScan Application Blocker Program