The mssvc.exe file is an executable application supporting the Stealth Disk program from encrypting and hiding files and folders, making them not available for users that are unauthorized to view or modify the said files. It is provided by Invisicom, Inc., the same provider of the application Stealth Disk. This process is responsible for the available the system tray utility that gives a set of options in hiding and encrypting data as needed. Available on the local drive directory, inside the program files folder, this process uses 4000 KB worth of memory while running, and eats up approximately 153 KB on storage. Running solely to support the Stealth Disk application, it does not require any special hardware installation or internet connection. Disabling this process may not affect the operating system, but will post a threat to the Stealth Disk application from running.
How can I stop mssvc.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. mssvc.exe. is used by Stealth Disk, If you shut down mssvc.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop mssvc.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Stealth Disk, 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.
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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 Stealth Disk, 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 mssvc.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 mssvc.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if mssvc.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 mssvc.exe, belongs to, in this case Stealth Disk