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Fresco Logic USB 3.0 Host Controller Software
What is flxhcim.exe
Fresco Logic is a process that is executed through the file flxhcim.exe, and related to the software that installs Fresco Logic USB 3.0 Host Controller. The software also works on USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. The general file path of the application is C:\Program Files\Fresco Logic Inc\Fresco Logic 3.0 Host Controller\Host\flxhcim.exe. The most common file size installed on PCs is 47,616 bytes. By default, the file runs upon OS startup, but it is not a necessary file to have as a background task of the PC. The file will only be invoked by the system when an application or device needs to utilize the process. This means that you will not generally see the task running in Task Manager, unless an application is using the file. Moreover, the process is said to assist in power distribution, to make your PC more energy-efficient; this, based on users’ accounts regarding the file. The file has not been reported as a PC security risk.
How can I stop flxhcim.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. flxhcim.exe. is used by Fresco Logic, If you shut down flxhcim.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop flxhcim.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Fresco Logic, 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 Fresco Logic, 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 flxhcim.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 flxhcim.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if flxhcim.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 flxhcim.exe, belongs to, in this case Fresco Logic