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What does the TpKmpSVC.exe file do?

There is no detailed information about the producer of the IBM KCU Service process. However, the analysis below will give you an idea of what this process does. An outdated or faulty version of TpKmpSVC.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:

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What you should know about TpKmpSVC.exe IBM KCU service

TpKmpSVC.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. TpKmpSVC.exe is found in the C:\Windows\System32 directory. The file size is 32,768 bytes.
This file does not supply any version information or other description. The TpKmpSVC file is not a Windows system file, but it is nontheless located in the C:\Windows folder. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. The TpKmpSVC file was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. For this reason, 72% 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 TpKmpSVC.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 TpKmpSVC?

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Summary: 47 users consider TpKmpSVC.exe essential and should not be removed. 7 users consider it harmless. However, one user considers this to be a suspicious process and would like to get rid of it. source: file.net

How to uninstall unknown

To remove IBM KCU service from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.

  1. Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
  2. Type 'uninstall'.
  3. Click Add or remove programs.
  4. Now locate unknown in the list of displayed applications.
  5. Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
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How to check if TpKmpSVC.exe (IBM KCU service) 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 IBM KCU service. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: IBM KCU service 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 TpKmpSVC.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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