A registry cleaner file regcleaner.exe is a process that belongs to the software called Registry Cleaner. This software literally belongs to TweakNow. This file is found usually in C:\Program Files, with a size of 444,120 bytes. This size may vary on different Operating system used. Regcleaner.exe is a software that clears errors or fragmented registry entries that may be caused by a malicious software. This software may also be used in cleaning folders that contain programs which make the Personal Computer of the user slow, this software can just be used in cleaning registry and files in the Personal Computer but this may not be an alternative to an anti-virus program which is more efficient in removing viruses. This process uses 0.00120% on the CPU, 27.25 MB on RAM. This program has a visible window for the user to change the settings of the software. And This software usually runs when the Operating system is started.
How can I stop regcleaner.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. regcleaner.exe. is used by Regleaner, If you shut down regcleaner.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop regcleaner.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Regleaner, 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 Regleaner, 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 regcleaner.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 regcleaner.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if regcleaner.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 regcleaner.exe, belongs to, in this case Regleaner