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getinfo.exe

Associated Program: GetInfo or McAfee Agent
Programm Category: N/A

What is  getinfo.exe

GetInfo is the service name of the process getinfo.exe, which is an instance of an executable or EXE file, and is a component of the software product called GetInfo or McAfee Agent, which is developed by nai. The getinfo.exe file is installed onto the computer, where it stores itself into a file folder, registers into the Windows registry, and starts to run in the background. During the startup of the Windows, the getinfo.exe file automatically runs to execute its function, and it is important to keep it working as a background service. Also, getinfo.exe is a Windows file, so it is compatible with most versions of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, also referred to as Windows operating systems, or simply Windows OS, including new versions, like Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows ME.

How can I stop getinfo.exe and should I?

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

The first thing you should do if getinfo.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 getinfo.exe, belongs to, in this case GetInfo or McAfee Agent

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