The file fxredir.exe, known as MultiPASS Fax ReDirector - can support various Messaging Systems, belongs to software Canon MultiPASS. The executable fxredir.exe process is used by the computer when sending a fax through Canon's MultiPass range of combined printer, scanner, fax and copier devices. This system process is part of Canon device drivers and is important to ensure that the functionality of the Canon device to send faxes is enabled. Though this file is not a security risk, the user can remove this file if the functionality of the Canon device to send faxes is not being used. Some Canon Multipass devices have the the combined functionalities of printing, scanning, copier, and fax machine. The simplest model available is the Multipass F50, which is a full-featured flatbed color copier and printer, with built-in color fax features and speed dial, which can be used to send faxes in color with Super G3 high speed facsimile technology.

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

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed fxredir.exe

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Canon MultiPASS, 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.

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.

The first thing you should do if fxredir.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 fxredir.exe, belongs to, in this case Canon MultiPASS