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    what is my problem with Wcourier.exe?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by ArchMaster, Aug 30, 2005.

  1. ArchMaster

    ArchMaster Notebook Guru

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    It seems that for some reason, sometimes when I shutdown I get the "Wcourier.exe is still running" it gives me the countdown, and asks me to End Now. I can push end now and it goes away and my W3V still shuts down fine, but it is annoying. I'm sure thier is something triggering it, because sometimes when I shut down I get the problem and sometimes I dont.

    I'm curious if anyone has had this problem, knows what causes it, and how to prevent it/ fix it?
     
    ArchMaster, Aug 30, 2005
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  2. Underpantman

    Underpantman Notebook Virtuoso

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    mmm,
    never seen this process before, but then I dont have a w3 so maybe its a newie. I would run a few ad-aware programs to see if this is a 'nice' process or not. Google was no help unfortunately.
    a
    :)
    ps you could also try preventing the process on startup
    at run type msconfig, then startup tab and unclick checkbox next to Wcourier.exe....if its there?
     
    Underpantman, Aug 30, 2005
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  3. manlyputter

    manlyputter Notebook Geek

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    From my experience if google doesn't find anything and you have a process like that with such an ambigious name then it is usually a sign of trouble. You may want to try and run antivirus scans too (you can find them online at www.trendmicro.com).
     
    manlyputter, Aug 30, 2005
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  4. madmike23

    madmike23 Notebook Deity

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    There might be a problem with your "Wireless Console". I'd just try to reinstall it. The latest one should be on the ASUS website.
    http://support.asus.com
     
    madmike23, Aug 30, 2005
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  5. joeybec007

    joeybec007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    HEY!!! I had the same problem with my wcourrier.exe thing to solve the problem i just disabled it from starting up, haven't noticed any problems with my wireless connections, maybe this is a larger problem then I thought.
     
    joeybec007, Aug 30, 2005
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  6. ArchMaster

    ArchMaster Notebook Guru

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    I just disabled it as well. not sure what exactly it's doing but I know its an ASUS stock process. I know it has to do with the wireless but thats about it. Haven't had any issues since disabling it
     
    ArchMaster, Aug 30, 2005
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  7. fishfood

    fishfood Notebook Evangelist

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    wcourier.exe is an ASUS program and there is not need for alarm as speculated ealier.

    I would try to uninstall/reinstall. If you can disable the process and wireless still works then I guess that works too.
     
    fishfood, Aug 30, 2005
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