The truecrypt.exe process is an executable program resource file distributed with other EXE application component items, some SYS driver files, certain Dynamic Link Library (DLL) modules, specific background process items and various associated components that are used by the TrueCrypt software. This application is a Windows program classified as a file and folder encryption management tool developed by TrueCrypt Foundation with a set of features that can allow users to encrypt the files and folders stored in their Windows-based systems with security protocols and unique user and application-generated passwords. Encrypted files and folders can also be decrypted and opened or unlocked with the TrueCrypt software. The truecrypt.exe process is specifically deployed as the executable program dispatcher file of the TrueCrypt software, which means users can activate the truecrypt.exe file in order to launch the TrueCrypt program and implement its functionalities into the system. The truecrypt.exe file is placed in the system upon the installation of the TrueCrypt software, which also means the truecrypt.exe process is integrated into the installer distribution packages of the TrueCrypt program.

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

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed truecrypt.exe

A process usually a part of an installed application such as TrueCrypt, 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.

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.

The first thing you should do if truecrypt.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 truecrypt.exe, belongs to, in this case TrueCrypt