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What is hud.exe
The file hud.exe is a windows executable command for the process Gamer HUD which is associated with the video tweaking utility software HUD or Gamer HUD Lite by Gigabyte. The program is used to overclock both the software and the hardware. The executable command file is required to run the software and implement its function on the computer. Although it is associated with the said programs, certain antivirus programs recognize the process as a cloaked malware which can slow down the performance of the machine. It is best to check if a similar software as mentioned above is installed in the system. Otherwise, remove the hud.exe that is running in the system as this may be a cloaked malware that could potential harm the machine.
How can I stop hud.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hud.exe. is used by HUD and Gamer HUD Lite, If you shut down hud.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hud.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is HUD and Gamer HUD Lite, 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 HUD and Gamer HUD Lite, 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 hud.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 hud.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hud.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 hud.exe, belongs to, in this case HUD and Gamer HUD Lite