The raptr.exe process is also known as the Raptr Client. It belongs and owned by the company Raptr. The process is a non-system process, which means that this application came from the software that the user has installed within his or her computer system. There is not a lot of accumulated information for this process, though this process is certified by a trustworthy company. It is not a Windows core file. The process can be removed from the Control Panel. This process has the technical security rating of 38% dangerous, making it relatively safe to be operated by the user, though the user needs to be aware of the possibility for this process to pose some potential dangers; therefore the user needs to take vigilant measures that can be adhered to whenever this program is being operated. Like all EXE files, this process is vulnerable to contain some potential threats that may infect the user’s computer system. It is better for the user to keep this process running within the computer system and disabling it may cause the user’s computer system to behave in an unpredictable manner.
How can I stop raptr.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. raptr.exe. is used by Raptr Client, If you shut down raptr.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop raptr.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Raptr Client, 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 Raptr Client, 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 raptr.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 raptr.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if raptr.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 raptr.exe, belongs to, in this case Raptr Client