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What is cpatr10.exe
The cpatr10.exe process is an executable component file included in the firmware utilities and driver software resources of the Dritek/Compal ATR10 Easy Button device, which is a hardware button panel equipped into certain Toshiba and Compaq laptops and mobile computing devices. The cpatr10.exe process is specifically deployed into the system by these firmware components and device drivers to assist in integrating the multilingual functionalities of the software components packaged with the Dritek/Compal ATR10 Easy Button device into the Windows-based computer. This means the cpatr10.exe process aids in the implementation of the multilingual translation features of this device's play/pause and other buttons. The cpatr10.exe file is placed in the system upon the installation of these associated Toshiba and Compaq firmware components and driver software utilities.
How can I stop cpatr10.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. cpatr10.exe. is used by Dritek/Compal ATR10 Easy Button Firmware/Driver Software, If you shut down cpatr10.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop cpatr10.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Dritek/Compal ATR10 Easy Button Firmware/Driver Software, 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 Dritek/Compal ATR10 Easy Button Firmware/Driver Software, 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 cpatr10.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 cpatr10.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if cpatr10.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 cpatr10.exe, belongs to, in this case Dritek/Compal ATR10 Easy Button Firmware/Driver Software