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twunk_32.exe

Associated Program: Twain Thunker
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What is  twunk_32.exe

The twunk_32.exe file is an instance of a Windows program, and a component of the software product Twain Thunker, which is created by Twain Working Group. Known by its service name Twain.dll Client's 32-Bit Thunking Server, twunk_32.exe is a module that is bundled in the software Twain Thunker. This implies that when the program is installed on the computer, this file is also downloaded, then stores itself on a folder location of a Windows computer, particularly in C:\Program Files, and runs in the background, once Twain Thunker is launched. If the file twunk_32.exe is stopped, or even deleted, the Twain Thunker software, regardless of its main function on the computer, is disabled. That is why it is recommended to keep this file stored and running in the background of the Windows computer. As a process, twunk_32.exe is possible to automatically run during Windows startup, but can be also manually executed, depending on its setting.

How can I stop twunk_32.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. twunk_32.exe. is used by Twain Thunker, If you shut down twunk_32.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop twunk_32.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Twain Thunker, 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?

ReviverSoft Security Verdict

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed twunk_32.exe




What is a process and how do they affect my computer?

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Twain Thunker, 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 twunk_32.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 twunk_32.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if twunk_32.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 twunk_32.exe, belongs to, in this case Twain Thunker

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