The file installhook.exe is associated with the software that installs a Voice over IP application. Product name is TeamSpeak, while process name for the installhook.exe file is Hook Installer. The process’ common file path is C:\Program Files\TeamSpeak3\plugins\ts3overlay\installhook.exe. Its average file size in bytes is 47,104. This runs as a background task but can be disabled when not in use. The software allows users to chat through a channel or channels that users will create through TeamSpeak technology. Users can create a permanent channel, semi-permanent channel, or temporary. They can also use the default channel. You can chat with several friends all at the same time, for as long as your friends also have the TeamSpeak VoIP software installed on their computers. The application is not only used for simple chats with friends. A lot of users are gamers, and they take full advantage of the technology by video-conferencing with other gamers while the game is still in session.
How can I stop installhook.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. installhook.exe. is used by Hook Installer, If you shut down installhook.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop installhook.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Hook Installer, 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 Hook Installer, 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 installhook.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 installhook.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if installhook.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 installhook.exe, belongs to, in this case Hook Installer