Associated Program:
HP Performance Agent by Hewlett-Packard
Programm Category:
Utilities and Operating System Software
What is ovtrcsvc.exe
The file ovtrsvc.exe is a part of the HP Cross Platform Component Client by Hewlett-Packard. It is a part of the Operations Agent. As part of the performance agent, it manages all the important functions of the computer. It is bundled with all Hewlett-Packard computers. The performance agent specifically collects data, time stamps the processes and alerts the user when necessary. It is a holistic performance manager. It detects instances of poor performance, based on metrics. It allows the user to analyze all data collected. The user may respond by performing balancing functions on the computer's tasks, or install optimization programs if necessary.
How can I stop ovtrcsvc.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. ovtrcsvc.exe. is used by HP Performance Agent by Hewlett-Packard, If you shut down ovtrcsvc.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop ovtrcsvc.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is HP Performance Agent by Hewlett-Packard, 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 HP Performance Agent by Hewlett-Packard, 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 ovtrcsvc.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 ovtrcsvc.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if ovtrcsvc.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 ovtrcsvc.exe, belongs to, in this case HP Performance Agent by Hewlett-Packard