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netsh.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is netsh.exe

An executable file known as the netsh.exe is also called Network Command Shell. The file is from the Microsoft Windows Operating System Software. The software was owned and developed by the Microsoft Windows Corporation. The program deals with the execution of the Windows Command Line Interface (CLI). The file can be usually located in the C:\Windows\System32 and has the known file size of 106,496 bytes in the Hard Disk Drive (HDD). But the file size may vary when installed in different version of Operating System such as the Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. The file is not considered visible for it contains no window on how the user could set its behavior in the Personal Computer. The file is not a Windows core file but is should not be removed for it belongs to the trusted file of the Microsoft Corporation. The file is digitally signed by the maker which makes it a credible file.

How can I stop netsh.exe and should I?

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

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

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