Associated Program:
Ownership Protocol Service by Intel
Programm Category:
Network Software
What is oprotsvc.exe
The executable file oprotsvc.exe is associated with the Ownership Protocol Service. This software is made by Intel as part of its Intel Proset Wireless. The Intel Proset Wireless program is a complete wi-fi client software set. It is designed for IT (Information Technology) specialists as a platform to establish a wi-fi network. The package includes all the tools that are required for laying the building ground for a an office or business wi-fi network (hence the brand name Enterprise). This software also has tools to enable the user or administrator to effectively manage the network. They accomplish this by allowing the user to appoint certain settings and implement them as the network policies. This software has been updated to be compatible with the latest operating systems.
How can I stop oprotsvc.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. oprotsvc.exe. is used by Ownership Protocol Service by Intel, If you shut down oprotsvc.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop oprotsvc.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Ownership Protocol Service by Intel, 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 Ownership Protocol Service by Intel, 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 oprotsvc.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 oprotsvc.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if oprotsvc.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 oprotsvc.exe, belongs to, in this case Ownership Protocol Service by Intel