Associated Program:
McAfee SpamKiller and McAfee SpamKiller Server Module
Programm Category:
Security Software
What is msksrvr.exe
The msksrvr.exe process is an executable component file of the McAfee SpamKiller software, which is an application classified as a system and email security management tool that was designed with a set of functionalities for monitoring, deleting and preventing email spam in the user's email client management program. The msksrvr.exe process is also known as the McAfee SpamKiller Server module, and the msksrvr.exe process is used and referenced by the McAfee SpamKiller software whenever the system or the user requires certain functionalities that correspond to the McAfee SpamKiller Server module. This means the msksrvr.exe file is activated by the McAfee SpamKiller software in order to load the McAfee SpamKiller Server module unto the McAfee SpamKiller application and implement its functionalities into the system. Upon execution, the msksrvr.exe process calls on other associated program files and references required modules to perform the requested operations of the system or the user from the McAfee SpamKiller software.
How can I stop msksrvr.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. msksrvr.exe. is used by McAfee SpamKiller and McAfee SpamKiller Server Module, If you shut down msksrvr.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop msksrvr.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is McAfee SpamKiller and McAfee SpamKiller Server 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 McAfee SpamKiller and McAfee SpamKiller Server 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 msksrvr.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 msksrvr.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if msksrvr.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 msksrvr.exe, belongs to, in this case McAfee SpamKiller and McAfee SpamKiller Server Module