atxconsole.ocx
atxconsole.ocx
Process name: AtxConsole
Application using this process: Trend Micro Client//Server//Messaging Security for SMB
File location: C:\Windows\downloaded program files
Recommended: Check your system for atxconsole.ocx problems
What is atxconsole.ocx doing on my computer?
atxconsole.ocx is a module belonging to Trend Micro Client//Server//Messaging Security for SMB from Trend Micro Inc..
Non-system processes like atxconsole.ocx originate from software you installed on your system. Since most applications store data on your hard disk and in your system's registry, it is likely that your computer has suffered fragmentation and accumulated invalid entries which can affect your PC's performance.
In Windows Task Manager, you can see what CPU, memory, disk and network utilization is causing the AtxConsole process. To access the Task Manager, hold down the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time. These three buttons are located on the far left of your keyboard.
The atxconsole.ocx is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Trend Micro Client//Server//Messaging Security for SMB on your PC, the commands contained in atxconsole.ocx will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a AtxConsole process (also called a task).
Is atxconsole.ocx harmful?
atxconsole.ocx has not been assigned a security rating yet. The atxconsole.ocx file should be located in the folder C:\Windows\downloaded program files. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove atxconsole.ocx?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
atxconsole.ocx is used by 'Trend Micro Client//Server//Messaging Security for SMB'. This is an application created by 'Trend Micro Inc.'.
If you no longer use Trend Micro Client//Server//Messaging Security for SMB, you can permanently remove this software and thus atxconsole.ocx from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find Trend Micro Client//Server//Messaging Security for SMB in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is atxconsole.ocx CPU intensive?
This process is not considered CPU intensive. However, running too many processes on your system may affect your PC’s performance. To reduce system overload, you can use the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (MSConfig) or the Windows Task Manager to manually find and disable processes that launch upon start-up.
Use the Windows Resource Monitor to find out which processes and applications write/read the most on the hard drive, send the most data to the Internet, or use the most memory. To access the Resource Monitor, press the key combination Windows key + R and then enter 'resmon'.
Why is atxconsole.ocx giving me errors?
Most atxconsole issues are caused by the application executing the process. The surest way to fix these errors is to update or uninstall this application. Therefore, please search the Trend Micro Inc. website for the latest Trend Micro Client//Server//Messaging Security for SMB update.
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