Fax Man or Fax Man Server is the most common process related to the executable fm3032.exe file. This generally installs with the drivers for Lexmark printers, as well as software for Dell Fax Solutions. The file executes a process whose primary role is to enable the fax service of the printer/fax/scanner machine connected to the computer. The user can send and receive fax messages directly from Windows applications, without the need for additional support software. The file loads the process when the user boots-up the system. It may be disabled from startup if the user wishes to reduce boot-up time. The user may manually enable the file only when the fax service feature is needed. The general directory of the file is C:\Program Files\Lexmark Fax Solutions\fm3032.exe or C:\Program Files\Lexmark 5000 Series\fm3032.exe, depending on the device driver or software that installed it. Usually, file size is around 304.67 KB. The startup name of the file is “FaxCenter Server.”
How can I stop fm3032.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. fm3032.exe. is used by Fax Man, If you shut down fm3032.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop fm3032.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Fax Man, 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 Fax Man, 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 fm3032.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 fm3032.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if fm3032.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 fm3032.exe, belongs to, in this case Fax Man