The stray.exe file is an executable process implemented with the modular DLL components, other executable program files, system drivers and associated resources that are required by the SmartStamp software, which is a Windows program classified as a postage stamp printing application that allows users to develop and print postage stamps for their businesses. The stray.exe process is integrated into the installer distribution packages of the SmartStamp software, which was developed by Royal Mail. This means the stray.exe process is implemented into the system upon the successful installation of the SmartStamp software. The stray.exe process is associated with the functions of the SmartStamp program's Windows System Tray icons and options. This means the stray.exe process is activated by the SmartStamp software whenever its Windows System Tray features need to be loaded and implemented into the Windows system.
How can I stop stray.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. stray.exe. is used by Royal Mail SmartStamp, If you shut down stray.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop stray.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Royal Mail SmartStamp, 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 Royal Mail SmartStamp, 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 stray.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 stray.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if stray.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 stray.exe, belongs to, in this case Royal Mail SmartStamp