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tlntsvr.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is tlntsvr.exe

Telnet Server Service is the name of the process that is installed on Windows-based computers through the tlntsvr.exe executable file. The software is mainly used by network administrators who need to access and connect to remote computers to execute DOS-based commands. End-user PCs have no need for the file. The general recommendation for single-user or end-user PCs is to disable the file so it will not run whenever the system is booted during startup. The file is generally installed when Windows NT4 and higher, is installed on the PC. The file that is included in product version 6.1.7600.16385 comes in a size of 70 kilobytes. This file is verified by Microsoft Windows, and since it is installed with Windows OS software, it is a Windows-protected file. You may safely disable it if you will not be using Telnet services because it is not an essential system file. The file has a standard folder installation path of C:\Windows\System 32\tlntsvr.exe.

How can I stop tlntsvr.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. tlntsvr.exe. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down tlntsvr.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop tlntsvr.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows, 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, 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 tlntsvr.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 tlntsvr.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if tlntsvr.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 tlntsvr.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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