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Windows Internet Explorer Software
What is ielowutil.exe
An application that is generally known as Internet Low-Mic Utility Tool, initialized through the executable file ielowutil.exe, is used for Microsoft’s Windows Internet Explorer. The file comes installed with the OS software. This file is used for low-integrity file processing, enabling different integrity levels of applications to communicate with low-integrity applications. The file also stores low-integrity level cookies for website bookmarking purposes. Disabling the file will not allow your IE to display your preferred homepage, and also bookmark websites. However, if you do not utilize IE, and use a different browser instead; the file can be safely disabled. It will not cause system failure, because it is not a critical system process. The file version, 8.00.7600.16385, has an approximate size of 113 KB, and uses about 2.17 MB of RAM. This version also is most compatible with computers that are installed with the Windows 7 Operating System. The file’s usual directory is C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\ielowutil.exe.
How can I stop ielowutil.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. ielowutil.exe. is used by Internet Low-Mic Utility Tool, If you shut down ielowutil.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop ielowutil.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Internet Low-Mic Utility Tool, 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 Internet Low-Mic Utility Tool, 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 ielowutil.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 ielowutil.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if ielowutil.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 ielowutil.exe, belongs to, in this case Internet Low-Mic Utility Tool