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iashost.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating Systems Software

What is iashost.exe

Known by the service name IAS Host, the iashost.exe file is an instance of an executable process, and most essentially, a part of the program Microsoft Windows Operating System, which is a well-known software product created by Microsoft Corporation. As created by this company, the file is considered to be a legitimate module, especially that it is digitally signed from Microsoft Windows - Microsoft Time-Stamp Service. This kind of Windows process is installed once the software that bundles it is downloaded onto the computer, stores itself on a folder location, and then registers into a Windows registry. In addition to that, the file iashost.exe is launched by another process called svchost.exe, which is termed Host Process and is used for Windows Services, which is also developed by Microsoft Corporation. Hence, IAS Host is a process that definitely works with all versions of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, including Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, and Windows Vista.

How can I stop iashost.exe and should I?

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

The first thing you should do if iashost.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 iashost.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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