Associated Program:
Intel Active Management Technology
Programm Category:
Network and Management Software
What is atchksrv.exe
The atchksrv.exe file process is called the Displays State of Intel Active Management Technology, which is a component of Intel Active Management Technology (AMT), a type of hardware-based technology software, and created by Intel. Also called Intel Active Management or Intel Network Connections, AMT is used to remotely manage and secure the computer, with the capability to build functions, which are very applicable to PCs for businesses. Regardless of the type of computer, a user can monitor the performance and activities or access of his or her computer, maintain it, update or upgrade any software and applications, as well as repair or fix any issues. In addition, AMT is basically one of the tools of the Intel Management Engine, which is mostly found on computers with or IntelCore 2 processor or Centrino platform that features vPro technology. As it mainly highlights remote-configuration, remote management, power-management and security, Intel AMT depends on the modules, including atchksrv.exe file bundled with it. Otherwise, a missing or deleted file enables the program from fully working.
How can I stop atchksrv.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. atchksrv.exe. is used by Intel Active Management Technology, If you shut down atchksrv.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop atchksrv.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Intel Active Management Technology, 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 Intel Active Management Technology, 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 atchksrv.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 atchksrv.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if atchksrv.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 atchksrv.exe, belongs to, in this case Intel Active Management Technology