Associated Program:
Windows Access (WAC) Server Utility
Programm Category:
Utilities & Operating Systems Software
What is config.exe
The config.exe file is a Windows process called as Configuration Utility, specifically for Intersil Driver or Firefox, which is a part of software Windows Access (WAC) Server Utility by Foxit Software Company, also SpeedStream Wireless LAN, Firefox or D-Link DWL-650 Control Utility or Wireless LAN PC Card by Neesus Datacom or Mozilla. The config.exe is among the essential components of Windows Access (WAC) Server Utility that is used to provide a user interface or console to the user, so he or she can remotely access the configure basic settings of the server. Therefore, this file is important to be kept running in the background of a Windows computer system, or else it can disable the Configuration Utility component in providing console for easy and quick remote access of the server settings. In addition, there may be other modules or processes that call for this file for execution. Unless it is causing errors, the config.exe file must not be terminated on the system.
How can I stop config.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. config.exe. is used by Windows Access (WAC) Server Utility , If you shut down config.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop config.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Windows Access (WAC) Server Utility , 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 Windows Access (WAC) Server Utility , 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 config.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 config.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if config.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 config.exe, belongs to, in this case Windows Access (WAC) Server Utility