Known by the name Input Assistant Software Kernel, the chifuncext.exe process is an executable file that belongs to Input Assistant Software, a program created by Chicony. Once the software is installed, the file chifuncext.exe is also downloaded and usually located in the C:\Windows folder, sometimes in C:\Program Files or C:\Documents and Settings, depending on the Microsoft Windows operating system used. Furthermore, this file is not visible or a type of Windows core file, but is made compatible with Microsoft Windows OS. It is also an essential component of Input Assistant Software, that without the file, the program is disabled. It is possible for Input Assistant Software not to work properly, if the Input Assistant Software Kernel process is deleted or corrupted. Any error of this file also indicates failure, which can generally disable the software from providing its features and functions. With that said, the chifuncext.exe file must remain present and actively running on the system, unless the program Input Assistant Software needs to be removed or uninstalled.
How can I stop chifuncext.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. chifuncext.exe. is used by Input Assistant Software, If you shut down chifuncext.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop chifuncext.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Input Assistant Software, 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 Input Assistant Software, 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 chifuncext.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 chifuncext.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if chifuncext.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 chifuncext.exe, belongs to, in this case Input Assistant Software