Associated Program:
File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools
Programm Category:
Security Software
What is coreshredder.exe
The coreshredder.exe file pertains to File Sanitizer, which is mainly used for HP ProtectTools, a program created by Hewlett-Packard, or commonly known as HP. HP ProtectTools is a type of security software made exclusively for business desktop computers and notebooks by HP. A user is able to select what to protect from his or her data, communications and networks. Whatever he or she wants to protect, it is definitely a helpful solution against computer threats or data loss. One of the features that make all those protection tasks happen is the File Sanitizer (coreshredder.exe). This feature primarily deletes all files, folder and even identity information for good from the HP laptop or desktop computer of the user. This is one way to protect the personal information of the user. SO, without the file coreshredder.exe that initiates the task, the HP ProtectTools software becomes incomplete. The file process coreshredder.exe has significant role. Moreover, this program, which houses coreshredder.exe file, is compatible with later versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems.
How can I stop coreshredder.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. coreshredder.exe. is used by File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools , If you shut down coreshredder.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop coreshredder.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools , 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 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools , 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 coreshredder.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 coreshredder.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if coreshredder.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 coreshredder.exe, belongs to, in this case File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools