Associated Program:
ThinkPad Presentation Director
Programm Category:
Desktop Customization
What is tpfnf7sp.exe
THe tpfnf7sp.exe process is the executable file for running the ThinkPad Presentation Director Fn+F7 software, a program that enables the user create and manage graphic images and use them for Windows desktop display schemes or utilize the collection for conducting a presentation. The built-in ThinkPad Presentation Director image display schemes can be accessed via the on-screen menu that opens when the user presses the Fn + F7 key combination. For example, if a Flexilecture system user wishes to project the screen at a 1024 x 768 resolution, the settings can be adjusted by selecting the “Presentation of Projector and Notebook XGA 1024x768” option. Choosing "My Normal Display Settings" will return the screen settings to the previous mode. If the user desires to add new display settings outside the preconfigured schemes in the software, from the same screen options menu the user simply has to click the “Manage Schemes” button to go to the “Manage Presentation Director Settings” window, and create the desired customization there.
How can I stop tpfnf7sp.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. tpfnf7sp.exe. is used by ThinkPad Presentation Director, If you shut down tpfnf7sp.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop tpfnf7sp.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is ThinkPad Presentation Director, 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 ThinkPad Presentation Director, 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 tpfnf7sp.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 tpfnf7sp.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if tpfnf7sp.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 tpfnf7sp.exe, belongs to, in this case ThinkPad Presentation Director