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dfssvc.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Distributed File System Service

What is dfssvc.exe

The file dfssvc.exe installs the Distributed File System service for Windows Servers, including Windows NT4, 2000 and 2003. The program enables companies hosting several servers to access and share files in uniform directories or logical volumes, as sorted out by the DFS service. This enables end-users to utilize organizational data as needed, without having to search for the documents in each of the company’s servers. The DFS service helps in faster document retrievals, critical to smooth organizational operations. The program is installed as a systems process in the default path, C:\Windows\System32. A number of users found that computer speed is compromised when the program is initialized, theorizing that dfssvc.exe is CPU-intensive and as such, can override other system processes in order for the DFS service to complete its tasks. There are opposing views as to whether the file should be uninstalled or not. General consensus however, reveals that unless the file is being utilized; it can be removed without causing any problems to other Windows system processes.

How can I stop dfssvc.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. dfssvc.exe. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down dfssvc.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop dfssvc.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 dfssvc.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 dfssvc.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if dfssvc.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 dfssvc.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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