The mf.exe file’s associations are a bit unclear. While it is mostly associated with a process called Media Finder, its exact specifications are not well-defined. Most of the users who had encounters with the file, find it installed on their computers without being downloaded from the Internet or installed through a specific software program. In other words, users are unaware of the file until the system starts popping-up error messages related to the file. For the most part, the file is associated with a form of malware. Users find that they cannot shutdown their PCs properly because the file keeps showing an error message every time the user attempts to shut down the computer. Apparently, the file supposedly helps users locate media files on the Internet. However, those who tried to use the file according to its description, discover that the file does nothing of the sort; but instead, it just sits on the tray doing nothing.
How can I stop mf.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. mf.exe. is used by Media Finder, If you shut down mf.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop mf.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Media Finder, 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 Media Finder, 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 mf.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 mf.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if mf.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 mf.exe, belongs to, in this case Media Finder