The store.exe process is also known as the Microsoft MDB store and it is owned by the Microsoft Corporation. This process is a part of the Microsoft Exchange and was developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is a hidden file and can use network; it contains 5,176,832 bytes. Within Microsoft Exchange, the Microsoft MBD Store’s main purpose is to manage the computer’s RAM in order to bring the computer system into its optimal performance. However, the Microsoft MDB Store tends to consume superfluous amounts of RAM that can take up to 90% of all available physical memory. This proved to be true in the 2003, 2007 and 2010 versions. Its main issue is its tendency to get a hold of as much memory as possible just to vamp up the computer’s performance. The process also tries to perform all of its tasks within the RAM and this can usually be mistaken for a memory leak.
How can I stop store.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. store.exe. is used by Microsoft MDB Store, If you shut down store.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop store.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft MDB Store, 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 MDB Store, 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 store.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 store.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if store.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 store.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft MDB Store