Chromium host executable

[Anonymous]

When running AutoCAD LT there are 4 chromium host executable process that are taking up a lot of resources.

Killing these processes improves performance dramatically.

Is there any way of stopping these proceses from starting when AutoCAD LT starts?

Regards,

Cam.

[pendean · Accepted solution]

They don't really affect Windows performance at all unless your Windows environment is exceptionally unstable.

Log out of A360 and switch HELP to local files instead of web help and that might stop a couple of those but in my opinion they create no hard and you are over thinking what impact they have on your system.

[jbear0000]

It might not affect preformance, but it screws up several of my Chrome extensions.

[pendean]

Might be time to rethink those extensions: I run Chrome, using it now in fact, no issues at all.

[jbear0000]

Oh, so I should uninstall extensions that worked perfectly fine before some new unnecessary software that Autodesk created broke them? That is a horrible solution. What if it broke Microsoft Word? Excel? Outlook? or any other program? Should we just say "Oh well, the new version of AutoCAD won't let me use Word, I guess it is time to rethink what Microsoft products I use."

[pendean]

Which Chrome extensions are these?
Your Windows OS?
I'm running Win7Pro, with LT2016/R2016/ACA2016 installed, Office2010, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, Outlook, and SketchUp Pro and have no issues what so ever with any broken software.

[Anonymous]

I too am concerned with AcWebBrowser.exe*32 Chromium Host Executable. Being present running processes listed 3 or 4 times, using resources. Why? If it is unnecessary, I consider it a form of piracy. Should be opt in. If it is really needed; why. What does it do? Thanks, Scott

[pendean]

I think the word "piracy" is overused and crates overreaction, and this is one of those cases. Try a google search, myths like these have been debunked for ages now: I'll get you started http://www.freefixer.com/library/file/AcWebBrowser.exe-213827/

There are proven ways to keep your PC safe: start by purchasing a class-A malware/anti-virus and \reputation-protection' software subscription with live always-on scanning/monitoring and you're pretty much good to go. Follow proven safety tips about emails, websites and more and you'll be even safer.
Purchase a proven hardware-based firewall with current paid-for subscriptions to interrupt outsiders from going through your ISP and you're golden.

In AutoCAD, install HELP files locally, not the default web-access versions, log-out of A360 (or don't even install it) and do the same with the Autodesk Application Manager, and remove AutoCAD's Content Browser if not used at all too.

Skip these "sniffing through Windows running background apps" as a method of protecting yourself: that is a false safety, not a true one, and you'll only worry about irrelevant threats instead of actually protecting yourself from real threats.

Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Thank you, pendean, for the help and information. When i meant piracy i meant that the auto-installing software "pirates" or more accurately expropriates or misappropriates my computer's memory which is mine to decide how to appropriate; Arrghh, its memory theft, mateys, shiver me timbers (or shiver me silicon wafers). (It just wastes my and many other peoples, time). I agree with your security advice. As defacto systems administrator at my small civil engineering firm, I have a firewall, with subscription, which we keep up to date and replace equipment regularly as technology improves, run a real-time anti-malware system plus do manual scans with a second malware program, keep a guest wireless on a whole separate network (separate ISP), etc. I am not so much worried about threats; it is not so much the malware that is wasting my time lately; it is bloatware that thinks we need it. ha ha. We do not use A360, so maybe i will just go around and uninstall it. The localization of help files idea is good. Half the time I try to use the web-based help I get pretty unhelpful results anyway. I do appreciate your taking the time to respond and lend a hand. Best wishes for a pleasant and productive 2016! Scott

[Anonymous]

Sir,

it might be time to rethink your use of Windows 7.

It's dated, does nto use the newest Microsoft security and you might need to disable Aero.

Hard to give definitive advice based on outdated OS, huh? 🙂

[Anonymous]

Thanks biggybop but a lot has changed since August last year - including the general acceptance of Windows 10.

As with most enterprises, we are in the progress of migrating from Windows 7 to Windows 10 but, in a corporate environment, it's not just a simple case of 'flicking a switch' and everyone is on Windows 10.

I appreciate your feedback even though I'd argue that Windows 7 is far from 'dated' and is still the most widely used Windows operating system in existance.

Regards,

Cam.

[Anonymous]

After loading AutoCAD for the first time, I have problems with it as well. I need help fixing this. My computer is a dual core 2.9Mhz running 32 bit with 4 gb ram. My computer ran slow whenever I opened AutoCAD so I removed it.

Task manager showed Chromium loaded 3x at startup and it, along with AutoCAD, consumed most of my memory. Also, there were 3 icons for AutoCAD on my computer Desktop.

Is this normal or is there something I can do that will improve my computer performance while running AutoCAD?

Also, I want to run the internet and other Microsoft applications concurrently with AutoCAD on my computer. Is this asking too much?

Must I upgrade my system?  

[pendean]

>>>...My computer is a dual core 2.9Mhz running 32 bit with 4 gb ram...<<<
That's an underpowered PC for any modern version of AutoCAD/LT.

[Emmsleys]

@Anonymous, 

To add I recommend you take a look at Certified Hardware and System requirements for AutoCAD LT 2017. 

For your existing system try the following suggestions. 

[Anonymous]

Hi folks,

In my opinion all bloatwares, spywares, *all-type*wares should be considered excessive and unneeded, especially for pricy software like AutoCAD. There is way to disable chromium host executable task, but that effects licensing, start screen where you manage files. It is to well integrated.

<*Program files folder*>\Common Files\Autodesk Shared\CLM\V3\MSVC11\cliccore\ ... renaming acwebbrowser.exe to acwebbrowser.exe.off will affect licensing. (removes 2-4 chromium host executable tasks)

<*Program files folder*>\Autodesk\AutoCAD [Your version]\ renaming folder AcWebBrowser to AcWebBrowserOff disable start menu file manager (removes another 2-4 chromium host executable tasks)

I don't get it big software companies. Work programs it is like tools, should be sharp and light, not bulky .... Cheers

[pendean]

Bu Reporting is explained here https://knowledge.autodesk.com/customer-service/account-management/subscription-management/support-o...

Feedback can also be sent in on the online Product Feedback form: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=1109794

Posting around here is like standing on a soap-box in the middle of Central Park: only passer-bys hear you and only 5% of them will stop to listen. And none of them are Autodesk.

[Anonymous]

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>>>...That's an underpowered PC for any modern version of AutoCAD/LT....<<<

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Well, I can only say that my PC is way over the minimum requirements and even over the recommended configuration, and yet these processes have a serious impact on its performance.

I am no expert and can only apply common sense to issues like the one that started this thread long ago: we pay a pretty fat license fee for using Autodesk's software components and we shouldn't need to spend hours of our time (=money) with service desk reps that, in most cases, "need to reach out to our experts for advice" and then get back with an "we are sorry for the inconvenience, our experts are working on a solution right now but and we don't have a schedule for a solution at this time". And there we go, wasting even more time looking for a workaround online because not even Autodesk knows how to fix their own mess.

Many of AutoCAD's users are, just like myself, tiny- to small-sized building contractor companies that have no alternative but to use pricey AutoCAD components and pricey HW due to City Hall requirements for submitting blueprints for approval ("In all cases, blueprint hard copies must be accompanied with an electronic copy of the matching design in a trusted file saved with the latest available version of AutoCAD"). As architects or engineers owning a small company we are in no position to pay the services of an AutoCAD specialist with an, imho, overrated income, who will anyway end up charging us the time spent looking for workarounds to the same problems we are facing.

In the end, this results in a rising spiral of the cost to build, and all of this only because the folks at Autodesk know that their software is a de-facto standard and therefore they don't need to care about the collateral damage they're causing, only about their incomes. Meanwhile they keep adding more and more bloatware to the products we are paying for.

My apologies, but I had an urgent need to vent.

[Anonymous]

Yeah that might be going a little far, Autodesk is a good US based, company
paying good wages to some of America's top talent. Im sure the logistics of
incorporating the many software teams / divisions involved in making such a
broad range of products that makes some of these flaws so hard to fix.
Incorporating something like this chromium process I'm sure was a necessary
evil but the fact is if a guy like me learning the ropes on a student
license (I thank you for that Autodesk) finds that his
colleagues/competition can get more work done with less bull involved using
a more "solid" software than of course to be competitive he's going to have
to invest his time elsewhere. Please stop forcing bloatware down our
throats, if I wanted all this stuff installed I would have checked the
boxes or downloaded the installer myself. And if your 10 different software
packages all have to hang my machine to check that my license is good and
what other software is installed on my machine please do so jointly and
only when absolutely necessary. I don't I can't convey the amount of jaw
clenching frustration I feel every time I have to ctl+alt+delete to end 8
of the same process' before I can move my mouse again. I know the term gets
thrown around a lot but if I were to describe the symptoms of the common PC
viral infection and the impact of installing the Autodesk pantheon of
software suites you would agree that the end results are so similar that I
am still amazed my malware scans dont quarantine my cad suite

[Anonymous]

that must make you the jobless bum on a bench mumbling nonsense to himself,
good luck with that sir, it seems to be working out well for you.

[pendean]

Vent away: sadly my observation is still true and stands. 32bit Windows are for children school work and secretarial work, not AutoCAD. And you are barely above the minimum, and minimum is inadequate.

If AutoCAD is too expensive for you, try other CAD software. Some are even free-licenses you can use. And many read/write DWG files and DXF well.

Good luck.