Associated Program:
Altnet Sharing Manager or Peer Points Manager or AntiSpywareMaster
Programm Category:
Security Software
What is asm.exe
Altnet Sharing Manager or AntiSpywareMaster is the service name of the process asm.exe, which is an instance of an executable or EXE file, and a part of the program called as Altnet Sharing Manager or Peer Points Manager or AntiSpywareMaster, which is developed by Locussoftcorp LTD. Once the program begins its installation process onto the computer, the asm.exe file is automatically added into the system, where it runs in the background during Windows startup, and executes itself to perform its assigned task. It is important to keep the asm.exe file running in the background, and must not be terminated, unless it causes problems that affect the performance of the system. Moreover, the asm.exe file is compatible with most versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems,including Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows ME.
How can I stop asm.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. asm.exe. is used by Altnet Sharing Manager or Peer Points Manager or AntiSpywareMaster, If you shut down asm.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop asm.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Altnet Sharing Manager or Peer Points Manager or AntiSpywareMaster, 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 Altnet Sharing Manager or Peer Points Manager or AntiSpywareMaster, 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 asm.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 asm.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if asm.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 asm.exe, belongs to, in this case Altnet Sharing Manager or Peer Points Manager or AntiSpywareMaster