TCPA TSS Core Service is the service name of the process ifxtcs.exe, which is basically a type of executable (EXE) file, and is a part of the program Infineon TPM Software, or Infineon TPM Professional, or Infineon TPM Professional Package, or Trusted Platform Core Service, or HP Embedded Security, or Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools, or Embedded Security for HP, which is created by Infineon Technologies AG. Infineon TPM Software, in which TPM stands for Trusted Platform Module, which is a type of protected and encapsulated micro-controller security chip that is used to protect and defend internal data structures, which are good block against real intelligent attacks, and is able to ensure data, such as password, keys, and digital certificates. As a part of the software, ifxtcs.exe is an essential component that needs to run in the background, and must not be deleted, since it is digitally signed (Infineon Technologies AG - VeriSign Time Stamping Services Signer).
How can I stop ifxtcs.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. ifxtcs.exe. is used by Infineon TPM Software, If you shut down ifxtcs.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop ifxtcs.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Infineon TPM Software, 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.
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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 Infineon TPM Software, 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 ifxtcs.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 ifxtcs.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if ifxtcs.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 ifxtcs.exe, belongs to, in this case Infineon TPM Software