Associated Program:
Microsoft Works and Microsoft Works Font Cache Module
Programm Category:
Office Productivity Software
What is wkgdcach.exe
The wkgdcach.exe file is an executable application process packaged with other EXE program files, SYS driver files, modular DLL resource files, certain background processes and various associated resource components that are required by the Microsoft Works software. This is a Windows program classified as a document presentation development tool that was designed by Microsoft with a set of functionalities for authoring and editing text or spreadsheet documents integrated with formatting specifications and layout attributes, and these word and spreadsheet documents can also be embedded with visual elements and graphics or images. The Microsoft Works suite of applications also included a database management tool, a calendar utility and certain dictionary features. The wkgdcach.exe process is plaed in the system upon the installation of the Microsoft Works suite of programs, which also means the wkgdcach.exe file is integrated into the installer distribution packages of Microsoft Works. The wkgdcach.exe process is specifically deployed as one of the component processes of the Microsoft Works Font Cache module, which is an applet built into the Microsoft Works suite of office applications.
How can I stop wkgdcach.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. wkgdcach.exe. is used by Microsoft Works and Microsoft Works Font Cache Module, If you shut down wkgdcach.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop wkgdcach.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Works and Microsoft Works Font Cache Module, 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 Works and Microsoft Works Font Cache Module, 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 wkgdcach.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 wkgdcach.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if wkgdcach.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 wkgdcach.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Works and Microsoft Works Font Cache Module