Programm Category:
IBM iSeries Access for Windows or IBM AS/400 Client Access Software
What is pcscm.exe
A process that is known as client communicator file, which comes with executable file pcscm.exe, is part of the software for IBM iSeries Access for Windows or IBM AS/400 Client Access. This is part of IBM’s Personal Communications program, or PCOMM, to enable clients to connect to an IBM server through their Windows OS. This is usually utilized in business environments where clients need to access mainframes. The file has a standard disk image location of C:\Program Files\IBM\Client Access\Emulator\pcscm.exe. For clients with PCs running on Windows 7, the file version is most likely 6000.2.10358.732, as this is the version that is most compatible with Windows 7. For this version, file size would be about 17,449 bytes. This file has not been cited by users as causing the system to fail, or as being linked to a malicious process. Therefore, the general conclusion of clients is that this is a harmless and stable file that should be kept installed so they can take full advantage of its features.
How can I stop pcscm.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. pcscm.exe. is used by Client Communicator File, If you shut down pcscm.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop pcscm.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Client Communicator File, 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 Client Communicator File, 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 pcscm.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 pcscm.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if pcscm.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 pcscm.exe, belongs to, in this case Client Communicator File