The util.exe file can be found as the built in compacting utility for Microsoft Access database. The Quarantine database requires the Use Native MDB Database. So when the user enables Use Native MDB Database, util.exe is automatically executed. Util.exe launches several of the functionalities needed in order of Microsoft Access to work efficiently. Microsoft Access is designed to enable users to obtain data from any source. It also allows users to upload and download data using a variety of formats such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, ASCII, dBase, Paradox, FoxPro, SQL Server, Oracle, ODBC, and many others. With the help of util.exe, Microsoft Access is able to connect to data in its current location. This can be used for viewing, querying, editing and reporting. The existing data can change while Microsoft Access uses the new data. It can combine data stored from different platforms. Util.exe helps users to download data from databases and manipulate, analyze and report them.
How can I stop util.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. util.exe. is used by Microsoft Access, If you shut down util.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop util.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Access, 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 Access, 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 util.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 util.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if util.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 util.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Access