The file omniserv.exe, called Softex Omnipass Service, belongs to software OmniPass from Softex. It is an application that is used to authenticate identity and manage solutions to resolve compliance issues. OmniPass is a PC client application that allow secure login to Web sites and applications as well as protect data on a PC, secure email, VPN and certificate private key access. The security provided by OmniPass can ba used as a standalone application for client security, or used in conjunction with strong authentication devices such as smart cards and fingerprint readers for maximum protection. It supports multiple authentication devices and can be configured in combination with other authentication devices already installed in the PC. This will provide users with a multifactor authentication system for the protection of sensitive data and information. The security features include encrypted file sharing that allows encryption keys for each user to be stored in the server , thus allowing any user in the domain to securely share encrypted data with other users without transfers.
How can I stop omniserv.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. omniserv.exe. is used by OmniPass, If you shut down omniserv.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop omniserv.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is OmniPass, 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 omniserv.exe
Please review omniserv.exe and send me a notification once it has been reviewed.
What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as OmniPass, 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 omniserv.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 omniserv.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if omniserv.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 omniserv.exe, belongs to, in this case OmniPass