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Utilities and Operating System Software
What is fixit.exe
The executable process file fixit.exe (version 1.0.0.5) is identified as USB Available that is part of the software TODO: Product Name as developed by Accer and is also considered to be created by Avanquest North America, Inc. as the software name, Fix-It Utilities with a software description of Fix-It Utilities 9 Professional (version 9.0.3.9). The process file is found in the directory of %SystemDiskRoot%\ OEM\ USBDECTION. Fix it tools that are downloaded automatically detects the issue and repairs Windows problems such as Internet Explorer issues, hardware issues, and a lot more. Microsoft promoted a portable version of Fix It that can be handled on USB drive in order to repair any computer system with the requirement of an Internet connection or download various Fix It tools one after the other. The process file fixit.exe is a legitimate windows process that is utilized by various applications of Windows operating systems that is executed in the background since they play an essential role for the connected programs.
How can I stop fixit.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. fixit.exe. is used by Fix It Utilities, If you shut down fixit.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop fixit.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Fix It Utilities, 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 Fix It Utilities, 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 fixit.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 fixit.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if fixit.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 fixit.exe, belongs to, in this case Fix It Utilities