Associated Program:
Adaptec ASPI Layer and Adaptec for Win16 (Windows NT) Callback Helper Module
Programm Category:
Driver Software
What is wowpost.exe
The wowpost.exe file is an EXE application process included with other executable program files, some Dynamic Link Library (DLL) modules, certain SYS drivers, various background process items and other associated component files that are used and referenced by the firmware and driver software distribution packages of certain laptops and desktops with motherboards that are integrated with Adaptec ASPI chipsets and devices. This means the wowpost.exe process is included in the installer distributions of these associated firmware and driver software components for compatible motherboards with Adaptec ASPI chipsets and I/O devices, which also means the wowpost.exe file is placed in the system upon the installation and configuration of these firmware components and driver software resources. The wowpost.exe process is specifically deployed as a component of the ASPI for Win16 (Windows NT) Callback Helper module, which is an applet built into the ASPI Layer application of these firmware and driver software distributions for supported motherboards with integrated Adaptec I/O chipsets and devices.
How can I stop wowpost.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. wowpost.exe. is used by Adaptec ASPI Layer and Adaptec for Win16 (Windows NT) Callback Helper Module, If you shut down wowpost.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop wowpost.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Adaptec ASPI Layer and Adaptec for Win16 (Windows NT) Callback Helper 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 Adaptec ASPI Layer and Adaptec for Win16 (Windows NT) Callback Helper 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 wowpost.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 wowpost.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if wowpost.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 wowpost.exe, belongs to, in this case Adaptec ASPI Layer and Adaptec for Win16 (Windows NT) Callback Helper Module