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What is g2pre.exe
GoToMyPC Pre-Launcher Plugin is the service name of the process g2pre.exe, a type of executable (EXE) file, and is a component of the program GoToMyPC, which is created by Citrix Online, a division of the company Citrix Systems. GoToMyPC is basically a remote control application, which is designed and used to allow a user to access and operate his or her computer from another virtual machine through the Internet. What the GoToMyPC Pre-Launcher Plugin process does is to enable a user instantly access and manage the main computer, by logging onto the main website of GoToMyPC. This software product is installed onto the main computer, to enable the accessing of it from another PC, so g2pre.exe is a file that is included within the program, and is executed by another process called g2comm.exe. The g2pre.exe file is also able to launch other modules within the software, and must not be terminated to enables its function. In addition, this file has a digital signature from Citrix Online - VeriSign Time Stamping Services Signer.
How can I stop g2pre.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. g2pre.exe. is used by GoToMyPC, If you shut down g2pre.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop g2pre.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is GoToMyPC, 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 GoToMyPC, 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 g2pre.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 g2pre.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if g2pre.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 g2pre.exe, belongs to, in this case GoToMyPC