This type of process is a non-system process which is originated from installing software on the PC system initiated by a user. This file, aconti.exe, has a visible window when it is running. Its function is meant to dial phone numbers meant for adult content. By nature, adult content dialler is a virus and may pose a serious threat to a user’s personal computer. It automatically attempts to dial telephone numbers. It includes overseas telephone numbers so adult content sites may be downloaded and finally stored in the users’ computer. Unfortunately, attempts made by technical experts and analysts as to the origin of the software of this process is still unsuccessful. This aconti.exe file called the Adult Content Dialler is a program that can only be installed by the acconti virus which can take over a user’s modem. Once the takeover is successful, this dialler will try to dial out to have a website, specifically adult content website, installed on the user’s computer without the user realizing it.
How can I stop aconti.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. aconti.exe. is used by Adult Content Dialler, If you shut down aconti.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop aconti.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Adult Content Dialler, 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 Adult Content Dialler, 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 aconti.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 aconti.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if aconti.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 aconti.exe, belongs to, in this case Adult Content Dialler