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Utilities and Operating System Software
What is cswalker.exe
The cswalker.exe process is identified as a Sidewalker that belongs to the software Sidewalker Application from Compal Electronics. Some users report that when certain programs or applications are installed into the system, it typically becomes active. CSWalker.exe is a process that opens and executes files required to run applications or software. The CSWalker.exe file is an important file necessary to the Windows operating system. When the cswalker.exe file becomes corrupted, it can slowly consume user’s saved data. This process is also bundled with particular programs and is used to keep these programs running accurately and smoothly.
How can I stop cswalker.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. cswalker.exe. is used by Sidewalker Application, If you shut down cswalker.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop cswalker.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Sidewalker Application, 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 Sidewalker Application, 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 cswalker.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 cswalker.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if cswalker.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 cswalker.exe, belongs to, in this case Sidewalker Application