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What is CompatTelRunner.exe & Should I Disable it?
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Windows users may sometimes notice some strange files on their computers. Usually, these files go undetected until they impact your computer negatively.
High CPU usage is usually the most common tell-tale sign. In this article, we’re going to talk about the CompatTelRunner.exe file.
We’ll tell what this file is and how it affects your computer, so don’t hesitate to keep on reading.
What is CompatTelRunner.exe?
The CompatTelRunner.exe file is a Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry file located in theC:WindowsSystem32folder.
Microsoft usesTelemetryto collect system data in order to keep Windows devices secure and improve the quality of its services.
The CompatTelRunner.exe file is also used toupgrade your system to the latest OS versionand install the latest updates.
How to disable CompatTelRunner.exe?
1. Disable it from Task Scheduler
For all versions of Windows, start by removing it from the Task Scheduler as above explained. If Task Scheduler won’t run on your PC, you should read our easysolutions guide.
2. Tweak the Registry
Then for Windows 10, you need to kill CompatTelRunner.exe from the registry. If Registry Editor doesn’t open, check thisdetailed articleto see how to fix it.
3. Run SFC
This command helps you to fix system file issues by replacing missing or corrupted files. Follow the steps above to launch the scan.
4. Clean boot your PC
Clean booting your device allows you to start your machine using only a minimum set of drivers and programs to avoid software compatibility issues.
However, the catch is that you’ll need to do this every time Windows installs new updates on your machine.
Have you applied the above procedures? Let us know if any of them worked for you by using the comments area below.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
