The ctiserv.exe process is an executable component file of the Centurion DriveShield software, which is a Windows program classified as a client system security application and drive virtualization tool that was developed by Centurion Technologies, Inc. with a set of features for deploying virtual hard disk spaces into client systems to provide temporary storage spaces for event logs, activity sessions and files that are cleared upon client startup. This means the Centurion DriveShield software can allow network and system administrators to prevent client users from making permanent changes to client systems, as well as to deploy network-wide and system-wide security protocols and user group policies into the client and server computers of the network. The ctiserv.exe process is specifically deployed into the system to assist the network admission control management tool used by system and network administrators in implementing the drive locking functionalities and system protection features of the Centurion DriveShield software into the client systems of the network.
How can I stop ctiserv.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. ctiserv.exe. is used by Centurion DriveShield, If you shut down ctiserv.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop ctiserv.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Centurion DriveShield, 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 Centurion DriveShield, 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 ctiserv.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 ctiserv.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if ctiserv.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 ctiserv.exe, belongs to, in this case Centurion DriveShield