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msd.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows
Programm Category: Operating Systems Software

What is  msd.exe

Called by the service name Microsoft COM Port Diagnostics, or Multi Stream Downloader, the process known as msd.exe, is an executable or EXE file, which is a part of the program Microsoft DOS Operating System, and basically called Microsoft Windows, which is a known product created by Microsoft Corporation, and Schneewiesel, if the file belongs to Multi Stream Downloader. Generally, the msd.exe that is related to Microsoft DOS Operating System, referred to as MSD, which stands for Microsoft Diagnostics, is exclusively designed to determine the kind of serial ports that are installed on the Windows computer, and to provide technical information about the software and hardware in details, then print any data that has been gathered, then to suggest resolutions. It was also made to assist in the diagnostics of 1990s era computers. As part of the Microsoft Windows Operating System, msd.exe is definitely a module that works on all versions of the Windows operating system or OS.

How can I stop msd.exe and should I?

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

ReviverSoft Security Verdict

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed msd.exe




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 msd.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 msd.exe is causing errors on my computer?

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

About Mark Beare

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