What does the shico.exe file do?

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What you should know about shico.exe shico.exe

shico.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. Shico.exe is found in a subdirectory of C:\Windows. The file size is 110,592 bytes.
It does not supply any version information or other description. It is interesting to note that the file is placed in the Windows folder, even though it is not part of the operating system. This shico.exe process does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager. This shico program is initiated as part of Windows start-up (Registry: MACHINE\Run). It does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system. For this reason, 80% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.

A shico.exe file has a 36% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in the C:\Windows directory. In this case, the file size is usually 102,400 bytes. The program appears as a window on the desktop. The file does not supply any version information or other description. This shico.exe process is initiated as part of Windows start-up (Registry: MACHINE\Run). The file was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft.

If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves shico.exe. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.

What do other computer users say about shico?

Summary: 2 users judge shico.exe to be an essential file that should not be touched. source: file.net

How to uninstall unknown

To remove shico.exe from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below or use an automatic uninstaller product.

1. Click the Windows Start Button. In Windows 8, look for Control Panel.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a program.
4. Look for unknown in the list of available programs.
5. Click Uninstall.

How to tell if shico.exe (shico.exe) was uninstalled cleanly

After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then start Windows Explorer and see if there is still a folder with the name of the software under C:\Program Files. Be sure to check the Registry as well for remnants of shico.exe. To do this, start "Regedit", then look under "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" > "Software" for shico.exe or the name of the producer. Always keep in mind that only a computer professional should ever directly delete entries in the Windows Registry.

What to do if a program does not uninstall

The easiest way to remove any kind of software cleanly and accurately is to use an uninstaller tool. Because the uninstaller automatically creates a backup, there is no risk of anything going wrong.

Last but not least

If Windows not working quite right for you, or if startup is taking a long time, or shico.exe is causing problems for you, a good Windows diagnostic tool may very well help. This is especially effective when it comes to older computers that have accumulated vast quantities of "garbage data" as the result of many software installs and uninstalls.

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