The file aec.sys is also known as the Microsoft Acoustic Echo Caneller Utility belongs to the Adobe Updater. The software is from the Microsoft Corporation Company. The file can usually be located in the C: directory and under the Windows and down the System32 then the drivers folder. The size of the file is usually 142,464 bytes in the Hard Disk Drive (HDD). But the size of the file may vary when installed in different versions of Operating System such as the Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. The file does not provide the user with an interface on which the user may configure the behavior of the file. The file is a Versigned signed file which means that the file is from the trusted file of the Microsoft Windows Operating System. This means that the file is not recommended to be removed from the Personal Computer (PC).However, the user may have the option to remove the file by removing the entire program in which the file is associated with.
How can I stop aec.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. aec.sys. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down aec.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop aec.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is 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 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 aec.sys 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 aec.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if aec.sys. 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 aec.sys, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows