The process ocr.exe is associated with the file Screen OCR or simply known as Capture Text. OCR refers to Optical Capture Recognition, and it has the main function of recognizing characters from images taken from a screenshot. The user will have to provide the instructions and character inputs. The program includes an easy to use interface that even novice users can operate. Directions are clearly stated. SOme users have given negative reviews, but it usually stems from a lack of understanding about the software's functions and limitations. Users who are clear about their expectations are able to provide clear instructions to the program as well. In this case, operation is seamless and recognition is accurate. The program can be downloaded for free for a given trial period. User has an option to purchase.

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

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed ocr.exe

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Screen OCR or Capture Text from Screen OCR, 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.

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.

The first thing you should do if ocr.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 ocr.exe, belongs to, in this case Screen OCR or Capture Text from Screen OCR