Uploads diagnostic logs or session data to ensure remote support sessions run correctly. Why is it Popping Up?
Most automated security reports label it as "non-malicious," but it often appears in "suspicious" lists because it behaves like a persistent background process. If you didn't knowingly install a remote support tool like Take Control Viewer , its presence can feel a bit like finding a stranger’s keys in your living room. tkcuploader.exe
| | Malicious (Potential Virus) | | --- | --- | | Located in C:\Program Files\TheKingsChoice\ or within an emulator’s folder. | Located in C:\Windows\System32 or C:\Users\[YourName]\AppData\Roaming\Temp . | | Digitally signed by ONEMT or a trusted game publisher. | No digital signature, or signature from an unknown publisher. | | Only runs when The King’s Choice is active. | Runs constantly in the background, even when the game is not installed. | | CPU usage spikes briefly during updates. | Consistently high CPU or network usage (possible crypto-mining or data exfiltration). | Uploads diagnostic logs or session data to ensure
It is , nor is it typically malicious—but depending on your usage, you may or may not want it running. If you didn't knowingly install a remote support
Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & Features (or Control Panel) and look for "N-able Take Control" or "Take Control Agent." Uninstalling these should remove the executable and stop the errors.