For those of you reading this article, it’s fair for me to assume that you have become frustrated with the CCC.exe process (that runs in the background), and you would like to know how to either get rid of it, or alleviate the error(s) associated with it. In this article I will be explaining exactly what this process is, in addition to various tips that you can use to actually remove the CCC.exe and fix CCC.exe related errors.
Avgnt.exe is an .exe file associated with the antivirus program Avira. Antivirus software is essentially a tool used for detecting and removing malicious programs from ones computer system. Avgnt.exe is not an integral component of Microsoft Windows, and thus, is not required for the smooth functionality of the operating system; however, if the process was to inadvertently stop, it could create issues for the Avira System Tray Tool.
The csrss.exe process is primarily responsible for handling the GUI shutdown, Win32 console, creating and erasing threads, and certain aspects of the 16-bt virtual MS-DOS interface. It runs as a single system process, but can be used to handle multiple tasks. Because this component is essential to the operating system, it cannot be disabled or closed through Windows Task Manager.
CcSvcHst.exe is a file of the Norton Internet Security Suite series of programs. The purpose of this particular file is to handle the GUI (graphical user interface), of the various Norton security products. When this file encounters an error, it typically manifests itself in the user’s inability to properly visualise the Norton application.
Dwwin.exe is a component of Microsoft Windows called Doctor Watson error reporting. Ultimately, this tool will and does ensure the smooth functionality of your system, which means it’s not necessary that you should remove it. Yes, dwwin.exe for all intents and purposes is a safe Windows component that is in no way associated with any malware.
Dotnetfx.exe is a component utilised by Microsoft Windows for the purpose of updating the .NET technology interface. This component is integral to the operating system, which means it should not be disabled unless suspected of causing issues to the system. Dotnetfx.exe is a component required by the operating system for smooth functionality.
Acpi.sys is a Microsoft Windows driver file created for the sole purpose of managing your systems power settings, within the Windows environment. It’s specifically designed to power manage your hardware devices. Acpi.sys is an important system file that is linked to a number of different processes within the operating system.
Windows Firewall related errors are all too common, with users encountering problems of varying degrees. It’s for this reason I have taken it upon myself to write this post. Let me first begin by stating that I will be addressing Windows Firewall on Vista/7/8/8.1 systems and not Windows XP.