The executable process file flashutil10o_activex.exe (version 10.2.153.1) is identified as Adobe Flash Player Installer or Uninstaller (version 10.2 r153) that is part of the software Flash Player Installer or Uninstaller as developed by the company Adobe Systems. The process file is found to be located in the subfolder of C:\Windows or in most cases in the subfolder of C:\ Windows\ System32 with the directory of C:\ Windows\ System32\ MACROMED\ FLASH. On Windows 7 or XP, the process file flashutil10o_activex.exe has a memory file size of 235,168 bytes which is considered to have no visible window and is neither regarded as a Windows system file. However, the process file flashutil10o_activex.exe is certified by a trustworthy company, it is considered to be a Verisign signed file whose certification has been signed by Adobe Systems Incorporated and issued by Verisign Time Stamping Services Signer-G2.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. flashutil10o_activex.exe. is used by Flash Player Installer/Uninstaller, If you shut down flashutil10o_activex.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop flashutil10o_activex.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Flash Player Installer/Uninstaller, 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 flashutil10o_activex.exe

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Flash Player Installer/Uninstaller, 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 flashutil10o_activex.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 flashutil10o_activex.exe, belongs to, in this case Flash Player Installer/Uninstaller