What does the StorPSCTL.exe file do?
The StorPSCTL.exe process is also known as StorPSCTL and is a part of Acer or, as the case may be, StorPSCTL. This software is produced by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com). An outdated or faulty version of StorPSCTL.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- StorPSCTL has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- StorPSCTL has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- StorPSCTL.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module StorPSCTL.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about StorPSCTL.exe StorPSCTL
StorPSCTL.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. The file StorPSCTL.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 153,640 bytes (35% of all these files), 151,080 bytes, 93,504 bytes, 150,568 bytes or, as the case may be, 91,440 bytes.
This StorPSCTL.exe process does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. The StorPSCTL file is not part of the Windows operating system. The original file has been signed by a trusted signature authority. This lets you check your copy to see if it is a counterfeit.
StorPSCTL.exe appears to be a file that was compressed by an EXE-Packer. This technique is often used by trojans to keep the file size small and also hamper debugging efforts. However, this in itself is not sufficient reason to presume malicious intent, since even well-intentioned, professional software producers take advantage of compressed files.
For this reason, 43% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
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 StorPSCTL.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 StorPSCTL?
The file spreads very slowly and does not often make an appearance. Therefore, feedback from other users is not yet available.
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How to uninstall Acer or StorPSCTL
To remove StorPSCTL from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type 'uninstall'.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate Acer or StorPSCTL in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if StorPSCTL.exe (StorPSCTL) was uninstalled completely
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of StorPSCTL. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: StorPSCTL or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.
Last but not least
If Windows is not working properly, startup is slow, or StorPSCTL.exe is causing problems, a good Windows diagnostic tool may 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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