The adVantageSetup.exe file is known as AdVantage Setup, which belongs to AdVantage Setup software, and this application was manufactured by AdVantage. It is usually found in the temp folder and, if found elsewhere, could be a possible virus, worm or adware. The process has neither a visible window nor a Windows core file. It automatically starts upon accessing Windows. This has been highly likened to pose as threat to the system since it brings endless pop-up advertisements and sometimes diverts you to unwanted sites. It is normally advised to be removed. This file also causes various behaviours on the system by adding Registry Keys to auto start programs upon start up of system and enables to communicate with other PC systems through HTTP protocols. File location of this process is on C:\Program Files and size is 120,832 bytes in Windows 7 and XP storage.
How can I stop advantagesetup.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. advantagesetup.exe. is used by AdVantage Setup, If you shut down advantagesetup.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop advantagesetup.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is AdVantage Setup, 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 AdVantage Setup, 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 advantagesetup.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 advantagesetup.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if advantagesetup.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 advantagesetup.exe, belongs to, in this case AdVantage Setup