VSPRECLEANVSEXE comes into play here. This executable file is responsible for:
REM Step 5: Stop the profiler (after app exits) echo Stopping profiler... VSPerfCmd /shutdown vsprecleanvsexe visual studio 2012 exclusive
If your installation is stuck, open the (Ctrl+Shift+Esc). Look for vsprecleanvs.exe or Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 Pre-clean Utility . If it's sitting there with 0% CPU usage for more than 10 minutes, try ending the task. In some cases, the installer will realize the cleanup failed and prompt you to skip or retry. 3. Disable Real-Time Protection VSPRECLEANVSEXE comes into play here
Open Task Manager or use Command Prompt: Look for vsprecleanvs
If you did not intentionally install a third-party cleanup tool, treat this file as suspicious. Run a scan using a trusted security suite or check the file hash on VirusTotal 2. Third-Party Cleanup Utility