Associated Program:
Microsoft Windows Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications
Programm Category:
Operating System Software
What is psxss.exe
The psxss.exe file is an executable file process that is technically named as Microsoft Windows Subsystem, also known as Microsoft Windows Services, which is used for Windows Services UNIX or SFU, and Subsystem UNIX-based Applications or SUA. This program is a product developed by the infamous Microsoft Corporation, which basically means certainly functional for and compatible with Windows operating systems, including Windows NT and Windows XP. Microsoft Windows Subsystem is actually a replacement, as well as an extension, of the Microsoft POSIX subsystem, mainly used in Windows NT. Within this subsystem, the runtime environment is provided by two files, which are psxdll.dll file and psxss.exe file. The POSIX subsystem uses the psxdll.dll file, while this newest subsystem is utilized by the psxss.exe file. Either way, the function of these files is to provide header files, as well as libraries, so the recompilation of UNIX applications for Windows use is processed easier, since they do not create binaries for UNIX to be compatible with the binaries of Windows.
How can I stop psxss.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. psxss.exe. is used by Microsoft Windows Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications, If you shut down psxss.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop psxss.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications, 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 Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications, 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 psxss.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 psxss.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if psxss.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 psxss.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications