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ipconfig.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is ipconfig.exe

The ipconfig.exe file is called by the name IP Configuration Utility, which is one of the essential parts of Microsoft Windows Operating System, a well known product developed by Microsoft Corporation. IP Configuration Utility is a tool that enables a user to view and modify the settings of software that control IP functions. This utility program allows a host user or administrator to set up a variety of network settings, as well as manage them whenever needed. Despite the different functions of the file for Windows PC, IP Configuration Utility is important. This simply suggests that the file ipconfig.exe must continuously run in the background of the computer system. If this file is deleted, it is possible that a user is not able to manage or modify the network settings of his or her computer. Unless the utility tool is intentionally removed, this ipconfig.exe file needs to remain active and running on the system.

How can I stop ipconfig.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. ipconfig.exe. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down ipconfig.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop ipconfig.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows, 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 Microsoft Windows, 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 ipconfig.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 ipconfig.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if ipconfig.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 ipconfig.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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