The process epu.exe is an instance of an executable file and a running program for Windows. This file is relatively associated with ASUS Utilities and Drivers, and considered to be one of the legitimate and trustworthy components. This digitally signed file (VeriSign Time Stamping Services Signer - G2) is manufactured by ASUSTeK Computer, Inc. Most file processes with digital signature are recommended to keep on the computer system once they are installed. Therefore, the file epu.exe must be remained stored on its folder location, usually in C:\Program Files, if not in C:\Documents and Settings or C:\Windows. Nevertheless, like other modules, this file program is registered in a particular registry key with a run identifier and an execution command. This indicates that the file is executed during Windows startup, and is ready available once the program is launched. Any error is potentially caused by file corruption or deletion of the file.
How can I stop epu.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. epu.exe. is used by ASUS Utilities and Drivers, If you shut down epu.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop epu.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is ASUS Utilities and Drivers, 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 ASUS Utilities and Drivers, 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 epu.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 epu.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if epu.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 epu.exe, belongs to, in this case ASUS Utilities and Drivers