The sdclt.exe file is a system backup tool for restoring files specified by the user. Sdclt.exe file is contained in the local folder C:\Windows\System32. If the file is not in the standard folder or in another path, then it means that the user may have selected the particular path at the time of installation. If sdclt.exe is located in the Startup folder of Windows, it may slow down the PC, therefore it is recommended that the automatic startup of the program must be turned off. Under other circumstances, although sdclt.exe is considered to be trustworthy, it can be indicating a virus since it is a part of an unknown program of an unknown manufacturer. In several reported cases, sdclt.exe is a spyware, virus, malware, Trojan, or Worm. Currently sdclt.exe is an executable file contained in Windows Vista operating system replacing the older backup version. The meaning of SDCLT is not yet known.
How can I stop sdclt.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. sdclt.exe. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down sdclt.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop sdclt.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 sdclt.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 sdclt.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if sdclt.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 sdclt.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows