Associated Program:
Sony FeliCA Reader/Writer Firmware/Driver Software and Sony FeliCA OpenMG Secure Module
Programm Category:
Driver Software
What is mscsptisrv.exe
The mscsptisrv.exe file is an executable application process bundled as one of the components of the firmware utilities and device driver software resources that are bundled with certain Sony VAIO laptops, particularly those that are equipped with the Sony FeliCA reader/writer device, which is used to authenticate contactless RFID smart cards in order to verify online game and software purchases. The mscsptisrv.exe process is placed in the system upon the installation and configuration of these firmware utilities and drivers, which also means the mscsptisrv.exe file is included as one of the component files and libraries packaged into the installer distributions of these Sony FeliCA reader/writer devices, which are in turn bundled with the firmware components and driver software utilities of Sony VAIO laptops that are equipped with this device. The mscsptisrv.exe process is specifically deployed as an EXE application resource file of the OpenMG Secure module, which is an applet built into the firmware distributions and driver software packages of these Sony FeliCA reader/writer devices and Sony VAIO laptops.
How can I stop mscsptisrv.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. mscsptisrv.exe. is used by Sony FeliCA Reader/Writer Firmware/Driver Software and Sony FeliCA OpenMG Secure Module, If you shut down mscsptisrv.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop mscsptisrv.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Sony FeliCA Reader/Writer Firmware/Driver Software and Sony FeliCA OpenMG Secure Module, 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 Sony FeliCA Reader/Writer Firmware/Driver Software and Sony FeliCA OpenMG Secure Module, 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 mscsptisrv.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 mscsptisrv.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if mscsptisrv.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 mscsptisrv.exe, belongs to, in this case Sony FeliCA Reader/Writer Firmware/Driver Software and Sony FeliCA OpenMG Secure Module