The filmsg.exe file is the process Filseclab Messenger that is used by Filseclab Messenger created by Filseclab. The location of this process file is in C:\Program Files\Common Files subfolder. Known sizes for this file include 311,556 bytes, 319,488 bytes and 315,652 bytes with 56% occurrence. The process runs when you start Windows. The registry key for this process is HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders. This program does not use a visible window. The filmsg.exe process records inputs. It is a non-system process that originates from the application installed in the system. It is not a core file for Windows. The Filsecab Messenger receives online messages, tests download speed and checks available version. It also serves the popup MessageBox for Filsecab software. Changes made through Filsecab Messenger options will take effect upon restart.
How can I stop filmsg.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. filmsg.exe. is used by Filseclab Messenger, If you shut down filmsg.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop filmsg.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Filseclab Messenger, 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.
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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 Filseclab Messenger, 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 filmsg.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 filmsg.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if filmsg.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 filmsg.exe, belongs to, in this case Filseclab Messenger