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mscorsvw.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is mscorsvw.exe

The file mscorsvw.exe is a .NET Framework software designed by Microsoft. The application that is installed through the file is known as .NET Runtime Optimization Service. The file features an application that allow languages that run in a virtual machine to interact with an object that is written in a different language, provided both are running in the same virtual machine environment. This feature is known as language interoperability. The file enables programs created within the .NET Framework to run in a virtual environment known as Common Language Runtime, providing a secure environment that also helps in managing CPU memory. By default, the file is executed when you install your Windows OS. Common disk image folder is C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v2.0.50727\mscorsvw.exe. Typical file size is 68 KB. The file is launched upon startup and runs as a background process. Service name for the file is clr_optimization_v2.050727_32. This is a critical system file that is protected with the Windows File Protection application.

How can I stop mscorsvw.exe and should I?

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

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

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