Associated Program:
Authentium Cox Security and Curtains for Windows System Service Launcher Application
Programm Category:
Security Software
What is curtainssyssvcnt.exe
The curtainssyssvcnt.exe process is an executable component file of the Cox Security suite of applications, which are system security tools distributed by Authentium with a set of functions for safeguarding Windows-based computers against possible threats. These Cox Security programs are embedded with features for detecting malicious applications like backdoor rootkits, viruses, Trojans, worms, spyware items, obtrusive adware BHOs (Browser Helper Objects), Web browser hijackers, dialers and other malware elements, and for blocking these malicious programs to protect the Windows-based computer against potential hacker attacks, system stability issues, data security threats, user privacy risks and data loss or corruption. The curtainssyssvcnt.exe process is specifically deployed into the system by the Cox Security suite of applications as the executable program dispatcher file of the Curtains for Windows System Service Launcher application, which is a small program built into the Cox Security software. This application assists in the integration of the adware detection and blocking functionalities of the Cox Security software, and also aids in the implementation of this program's real time adware monitoring features into Windows NT-based systems.
How can I stop curtainssyssvcnt.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. curtainssyssvcnt.exe. is used by Authentium Cox Security and Curtains for Windows System Service Launcher Application, If you shut down curtainssyssvcnt.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop curtainssyssvcnt.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Authentium Cox Security and Curtains for Windows System Service Launcher Application, 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 Authentium Cox Security and Curtains for Windows System Service Launcher Application, 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 curtainssyssvcnt.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 curtainssyssvcnt.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if curtainssyssvcnt.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 curtainssyssvcnt.exe, belongs to, in this case Authentium Cox Security and Curtains for Windows System Service Launcher Application