What is apc.exe file ?

Most antivirus programs identify apc.exe as malware—e.g. TrendMicro identifies it as PUA_AdvancedPcCare, and Microsoft identifies it as PUA:Win32/SpeedChecker.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with apc.exe

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.

apc.exe descriptions

Apc.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. Apc.exe is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files”—common is C:Program FilesAdvanced-PC-Care.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 1,625,824 bytes (50% of all occurrences), 1,607,040 bytes or 1,560,768 bytes.;It is digitally signed. Apc.exe is not a Windows system file.;Therefore the technical security rating is 30% dangerous.;Uninstalling this variant;If problems with Advanced-PC-Care or Advance-PC-Care come up, you can also look for help from the software company Pcvark or safely remove the program using the uninstall program of it (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program).