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tskmgr.exe

Associated Program: Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
Programm Category: Developer Tools

What is  tskmgr.exe

The tskmgr.exe process is also known as the Generic Host Process for Win32 Services and it belongs to the software svshost.exe. It is owned by the Microsoft Corporation. There is minimal information accumulated about the process. The process is located within the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The process is not visible. It is not a Windows system file. The application starts at the Windows startup. The process contains a security rating of 81% dangerous, which makes it highly risky according to the users; it is generally more prudent if the user performs this process under careful conditions within his or her PC system; in order to reduce any potential risks to the user’s computer system, the user needs to be aware of the possibilities that this process may have some possible threats, such as virus, spyware, worm, and any other potential threats (which makes this process vulnerable to virus writers) that needs to be vigilant of, as well taking immediate measures which can be utilized whenever this program is being run in order to guarantee the security and stability for the user’s PC system. It may be advisable to keep this program running and not terminating it as terminating it might cause the computer system to behave in an insecure manner.

How can I stop tskmgr.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. tskmgr.exe. is used by Generic Host Process for Win32 Services, If you shut down tskmgr.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop tskmgr.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Generic Host Process for Win32 Services, 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?

ReviverSoft Security Verdict

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed tskmgr.exe




What is a process and how do they affect my computer?

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Generic Host Process for Win32 Services, 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 tskmgr.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 tskmgr.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if tskmgr.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 tskmgr.exe, belongs to, in this case Generic Host Process for Win32 Services

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