The amsn.exe executable file is a file that can launch aMSN. aMSN is an MSN messaging client copy. This imitation or copy is used for instant messaging. This does not come automatically with the browser or the computer. It has to be installed by the user manually. This instant messaging software supports 40 languages and displays customized emoticons and pictures on its user interface. This instant messaging software enables the user to sign up for multiple accounts as well as log in to multiple windows to be able to communicate with a group of individuals on different accounts. This can be done without disabling the other windows. The user interface of the instant messaging software has options where users can manage their contacts as well as information about their contacts. This software offers different plugins as well as different themes to change how the user interface window pane looks like.
How can I stop amsn.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. amsn.exe. is used by aMSN, If you shut down amsn.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop amsn.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is aMSN, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as aMSN, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is amsn.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if amsn.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if amsn.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that amsn.exe, belongs to, in this case aMSN