The bkapcs.exe process is an executable file that is associated with Belkin USB Print and Storage, which is produced by Belkin International. It runs as a background process for Windows through Belkin Network USB helper, and the system account with privileges on the computer (user logged in account). The software USB Print and Storage by Belkin is a program that enables a user to print files and store media contents, from photos to videos and documents to other text files. Therefore, the file program bkapcs.exe is an essential component of the software in enabling its functions. When the software Belkin USB Print and Storage is downloaded, the file bkapcs.exe is also installed and stored in a particular folder, mostly in C:\Program Files. Other than being a component of the application, other processes or modules may call for and rely on bkapcs.exe to enable their specific tasks. The bkapcs.exe file must not be beleted if the Belkin USB Print and Storage software is used.
How can I stop bkapcs.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. bkapcs.exe. is used by Belkin USB Print and Storage, If you shut down bkapcs.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop bkapcs.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Belkin USB Print and Storage, 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.
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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 Belkin USB Print and Storage, 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 bkapcs.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 bkapcs.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if bkapcs.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 bkapcs.exe, belongs to, in this case Belkin USB Print and Storage