The clipsrv.exe process is also known as the Windows NT DDE Server or Windows Clipbook DDE Server. This file belongs to the Microsoft Windows Operating System software from the Microsoft corporation. The Windows NT DDE Server is a protocol built for Microsoft Windows. It enables the user in sharing data between applications, either on a local machine or across a Windows Network connection. It is also a method which is used in communicating with one another and sharing of information. The file clipsrv.exe is a part of the Windows operating system with a file name of ClipSrv. It runs as Windows Service background located in the C:\Windows\System32\clipsrv.exe. The process runs with Microsoft Windows XP operating system versions. The file has the known size of 33,280 bytes. It has no visible window wherein the user could manipulate its behavior. The file clipsrv.exe is also a Microsoft signed file which is considered to be safe.
How can I stop clipsrv.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. clipsrv.exe. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down clipsrv.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop clipsrv.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows, 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 Microsoft Windows, 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 clipsrv.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 clipsrv.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if clipsrv.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 clipsrv.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows