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ff_protection.exe

Associated Program: FF_Protection MFC Application
Programm Category: FreeFall Protection Software

What is  ff_protection.exe

The file ff_protection.exe is the main executable for the process known as FF_Protection MFC Application, otherwise known as FreeFall Protection. The file is generally pre-installed in most PCs, whether these are laptops or desktops. The process automatically executes when it detects the hard drive is going into freefall. The process usually works together with accelerometers, where the latter notifies the system if excessive physical vibration is detected. The file ff_protection.exe then executes its process to protect the hard drive, preventing crashes caused by impact damage. The file is not a Windows system file, but it is recommended that you keep the file enabled in the event that you accidentally drop your laptop, or the CPU was suddenly hit or falls down. The file could prevent potential damage by protecting the hard drive from such, sudden physical movements. File location is usually in a subfolder of Program Files in drive C. Approximate file size in bytes is 2,384,896.

How can I stop ff_protection.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. ff_protection.exe. is used by FF_Protection MFC Application, If you shut down ff_protection.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop ff_protection.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is FF_Protection MFC Application, 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?

ReviverSoft Security Verdict

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed ff_protection.exe




What is a process and how do they affect my computer?

A process usually a part of an installed application such as FF_Protection MFC Application, 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 ff_protection.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 ff_protection.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if ff_protection.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 ff_protection.exe, belongs to, in this case FF_Protection MFC Application

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