Associated Program:
Windows Task Monitor Module and Microsoft Windows
Programm Category:
Utilities and Operating System Software
What is taskmon.exe
Developed by Microsoft Corporation, taskmon.exe is an executable file which launches the Task Monitor utility. Task Monitor monitors the patterns of disk-access among other programs when these are loaded. The process taskmon.exe records the data gathered in the folder Application Log as Log files. This program file is associated with the Microsoft Windows 98/ME operating system and is a core file of this system. It also serves as the central file for the Task Monitor Utility and may be found in%System%/taskmon.exe. It uses a visible window to show its performance. Task Monitor uses the Table view, which enables users to access and make changes to operating programs. These include cancelation, removal, restarting, or starting programs. The Task Monitor utility may be accessed at a console session with no specific time requirements. It is also able to monitor the frequency that the programs were used.
How can I stop taskmon.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. taskmon.exe. is used by Windows Task Monitor Module and Microsoft Windows, If you shut down taskmon.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop taskmon.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Windows Task Monitor Module and 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 Windows Task Monitor Module and 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 taskmon.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 taskmon.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if taskmon.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 taskmon.exe, belongs to, in this case Windows Task Monitor Module and Microsoft Windows