An executable file known as the MCRD Device Service has an internal name which is from the Microsoft Windows Operating System. The software is from the Microsoft Corporation. The program is a Printer Driver which communicates to the Hardware (Printer) from the Operating System. The file can be usually found in the C:\Windows and has the file size of 99,328 bytes in the Hard Disk Drive (HDD). The size of the file may vary when used in various versions of Operating System such as the Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. The program has the ability to send and receive data through the open port in the Local Area Network (LAN), and as well as the Internet. The file does not belong to the Windows Core Files but is a trusted file of the Microsoft Windows Operating System. If there are problems concerning the file, the user may have the option to remove the file by removing the entire program in which the file is associated with.
How can I stop mcrdsvc.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. mcrdsvc.exe. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down mcrdsvc.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop mcrdsvc.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.
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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 mcrdsvc.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 mcrdsvc.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if mcrdsvc.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 mcrdsvc.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows