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McAfee Antivirus Suite Software
What is mfeann.exe
The process typically known as VSCore Announcer is part of the software for various McAfee Antivirus programs, which is initialized by the executable file mfeann.exe. This is a core file that several McAfee AV programs use. This means that when you install any of McAfee’s AV programs, you will most likely find the mfeann.exe installed on your computer as well. Basically, the file executes a process that serves as the event logger for your antivirus software. Aside from this, the file also generates events for the AV program. The process likewise displays a virus detection dialog box for the On-Access Scan application. In other words, the file is used for a number of applications included in McAfee AV software. This being said, it is recommended that the file be kept in its original state: configured to run upon startup, and enabled to run together with the main AV program. The file can normally be located in the Program Files folder, written as C:\Prorgam Files\McAfee\VirusScan Enterprise\mfeann.exe.
How can I stop mfeann.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. mfeann.exe. is used by VSCore Announcer, If you shut down mfeann.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop mfeann.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is VSCore Announcer, 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 VSCore Announcer, 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 mfeann.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 mfeann.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if mfeann.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 mfeann.exe, belongs to, in this case VSCore Announcer