The file efpap.exe belongs to the software Easy File & Folder Protector. This program restricts access to sensitive files by hiding these from the view of other people and denying access to all except the user. The hidden files are also blocked from Internet access, which can be a possible source of virus and malicious threats that could infect or damage the files. The Easy File & Folder Protection secures files from supported operating systems that include Windows 95 and 98, Windows ME, NT and XP, and Windows 2000. The hidden files are password-protected in order to restrict access, particularly if a computer is shared among other users. The program has an easy to use interface that enables the user to allocate access to files and folders among other computer users according to pre-defined timetables. Easy file & Protector uses a high reliability VXD driver working at Windows kernel level that is highly reliable in protecting the hidden files.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. efpap.exe. is used by Easy File & Folder Protector, If you shut down efpap.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop efpap.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Easy File & Folder Protector, 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.

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed efpap.exe

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Easy File & Folder Protector, 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.

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.

The first thing you should do if efpap.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 efpap.exe, belongs to, in this case Easy File & Folder Protector