perfmon.exe
perfmon.exe
Process name: Performance Monitor Command Line Shell
Application using this process: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
File location: C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles\i386 or C:\Windows\System32
Recommended: Check your system for perfmon.exe problems
What is perfmon.exe doing on my computer?
perfmon.exe is a process associated with Microsoft® Windows® Operating System from Microsoft Corporation.
Perfmon.exe is the process behind the Windows Performance Monitor whis is a tool to visually display the built-in performance counters in real-time or through historical data. One can use this tool to analyse how programs are affecting the computer performance. One should be member of the local Administrator group in order to be able to use all the features of the Windows Performance Monitor.
perfmon.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows XP and Windows Vista 32 is 120,320 bytes while the file size on Windows Vista 64 bit is 124,928 bytes. Perfmon.exe is a Windows system file and this process has a visible window.
Perfmon.exe is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. There are no real threats from the file although it is not yet known whether removing it will harm the computer. It is advisable not to remove it.
perfmon.exe is a system process that is needed for your PC to work properly. It should not be removed.
The perfmon.exe is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Microsoft® Windows® Operating System on your PC, the commands contained in perfmon.exe will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a Performance Monitor Command Line Shell process (also called a task).
Is perfmon.exe harmful?
This process is considered safe. It is unlikely to pose any harm to your system. The perfmon.exe file should be located in the folder C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles\i386 or C:\Windows\System32. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove perfmon.exe?
Since perfmon.exe is a system process it should not be stopped. The process is required for your PC to work properly. Also the corresponding software Microsoft® Windows® Operating System should not be uninstalled.
Is perfmon.exe CPU intensive?
This process is considered to be CPU intensive. Without proper management, CPU intensive processes can manipulate system resources causing speed loss. Check the Microsoft® Windows® Operating System settings to see if you can turn off unneeded modules or services.
Why is perfmon.exe giving me errors?
System process issues are mainly a result of conflicting applications running on your PC. Consider uninstalling any applications you are not using. Then reboot your computer.
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