File akashook.dll is a Dynamic Link Library file with file size on Windows XP and Windows 7 operating systems at 22,016 bytes. This file can be seen on the C:\Windows folder although it is not recognized by Windows folders as a file. This file starts up automatically with every startup of the Windows computer. Since it is a Dynamic Link Library file, it has the ability to monitor other programs running on the computer and can track down other programs that run automatically along with every boot process of the computer. This file has no window display when running making it hard for users to know when the program is disabled and when it is actually operating. This is not a core file meaning it can use up disk space on the computer. Malwares sometimes pretend to be akashook.dll under the same file name. Users can uninstall or remove this file from their registry when errors are detected.
How can I stop akashook.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. akashook.dll. is used by N/A, If you shut down akashook.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop akashook.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is N/A, 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 N/A, 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 akashook.dll 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 akashook.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if akashook.dll. 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 akashook.dll, belongs to, in this case N/A