A file from syncservice.exe is a process also known as the SyncServices which is bundled in the software called Maxtor Onetouch III and is owned by Seagate Technology. This software is typically found in the directory C: and under the Program Files Folder. This software supports the Onetouch Mini drive synchronization of data. This file does not belong to the system core of the Windows Operating System (OS). This program is considered not visible and does not belong to the Window core file. The user may have the option to remove the process to increase the speed of the Operating system and would reduce the number of programs processed by the Central Processing Unit (CPU). The removal can be done by the use of the Add/Remove Program located in the Control Panel of the Microsoft Operating System. And in case problems arise, Seagate provides supports that would aid the user on how to troubleshoot the software or the process.
How can I stop syncservice.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. syncservice.exe. is used by SyncServices, If you shut down syncservice.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop syncservice.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is SyncServices, 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.
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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 SyncServices, 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 syncservice.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 syncservice.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if syncservice.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 syncservice.exe, belongs to, in this case SyncServices