Spyhunter.exe is a Windows executable file that works to help identify and remove spyware on a computer. SpyHunter, the program that this file name invokes, allows a user to restrict the appearance of numerous advertising pop-up windows, as well as unwanted items on the toolbar menu of one's browser. Aside from this, spyhunter.exe also removes other components of a spyware, such as cookies, registry keys, adware and keyloggers. Because the presence of a spyware can cause a computer to operate more slowly than it usually does, SpyHunter helps with a computer's speed and functionality, too. Spyhunter.exe is not an essential system file and its absence will not usually cause the operating system any problem in its operation. Spyhunter.exe is a legitimate file that runs a valid application. However, there might be rare instances when a malicious file masquerades as one with this same file name.
How can I stop spyhunter.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. spyhunter.exe. is used by SpyHunter, If you shut down spyhunter.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop spyhunter.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is SpyHunter, 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 SpyHunter, 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 spyhunter.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 spyhunter.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if spyhunter.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 spyhunter.exe, belongs to, in this case SpyHunter