The hc_tray.exe file is the process called HC_Tray that is used by the application ShootOut Client now known as Kuma Games Client by Kuma Reality Games. This program uses an icon on the taskbar. It uses a visible window. This process is safe. The hc_tray.exe file has a digital signature certified by VeriSign Time Stamping Services Signer. It is not a core file for Windows that means the operating system can run without requiring this process. Kuma Games Full Client allows you to an application that lets you get the latest releases, free games and media from Kuma. It is similar to a small Website that offers free downloads for first-person-shooter games. This interactive client is updated regularly to provide all Kuma-brand games. Its offers include Shootout now known as Kuma War WWII/Vietnam that is an episodic game based on military intelligence. It reconstructs real war events from news. Features of Kuma Games Full Client include free downloadable games , videos and extra missions, the Kuma/War has more than 70 multiplayer and single maps available, Kuma/War sequel with new missions and constant online updates, and DinoHunters that is a first person shooter game about hunting dinosaurs.
How can I stop hc_tray.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hc_tray.exe. is used by Kuma ShootOut Client, If you shut down hc_tray.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hc_tray.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Kuma ShootOut Client, 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 Kuma ShootOut Client, 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 hc_tray.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 hc_tray.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hc_tray.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 hc_tray.exe, belongs to, in this case Kuma ShootOut Client