The launchap.exe process is an executable component file of the Acer Launch Manager software and operates as a background process during system runtime, in order to monitor and implement the functionalities of the hotkey and special key features of associated Acer laptop models. The launchap.exe process is also configured upon the installation of the Acer Launch Manager software to automatically initialize during system startup, in order for the programmable hotkey and special key functions of the Acer laptop to be implemented into the Windows-based system. This means the launchap.exe process is a major component of the Acer Launch Manager software and is distributed alongside other executable program files, certain SYS driver utilities, some DLL (Dynamic Link Library) modules, specific background process items and various components that are used and referenced by the Acer Lanch Manager and the firmware distributions and device driver software packages of associated Acer laptops.
How can I stop launchap.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. launchap.exe. is used by Acer Launch Manager, If you shut down launchap.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop launchap.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Acer Launch Manager, 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 Acer Launch Manager, 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 launchap.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 launchap.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if launchap.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 launchap.exe, belongs to, in this case Acer Launch Manager