The executable file opware12.exe is associated with the program Picture Project. This program was created by ScanSoft. This is a part of the ScanSoft Real Speak software package. The main function of this software is to convert text on a computer into a spoken word. This program is very useful and has a number of applications. The first and most obvious application is geared towards visually impaired users. This will enable them to use the computer and perform a variety of functions like browsing, reading email and even engaging in chats or social networking. The program can also be used for group presentations, as it is easier to prepare an audio presentation for an audience rather than a visual presentation. ScanSoft has recently been acquired by Nuance. The product is now sold under that brand.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. opware12.exe. is used by Picture Project from ScanSoft, If you shut down opware12.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop opware12.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Picture Project from ScanSoft, 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.

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed opware12.exe

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Picture Project from ScanSoft, 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.

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.

The first thing you should do if opware12.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 opware12.exe, belongs to, in this case Picture Project from ScanSoft