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imapi.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is imapi.exe

A process that is known as the Image Mastering API has an internal name called imapi.exe file. The file belongs to the Microsoft Windows Operating System. The software was owned and was developed by the Microsoft Windows Operating System Software. The file is a part of a CD recording program which uses Image Master Applications Programming Interface. If the user chooses to cease the application, the Personal Computer will not be able to record any data in those Compact Discs (CD). The file can by usually found in the C:\Windows\System32\ and has the known file size of 150,016 bytes in the Hard Disk Drive (HDD). But the file size may vary when using different versions of Operating System such as the Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. The file belongs to the trusted file of the Microsoft Windows Operating System. The file does not belong to the Windows Core file and has the ability to record inputs and as well as monitor other applications. If in case the user is experiencing any problems with the file, the user may remove the file by removing the entire program in which the file is associated with.

How can I stop imapi.exe and should I?

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

The first thing you should do if imapi.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 imapi.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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