Associated Program:
Webcam Max and Webcam Max Alert System Module
Programm Category:
Utilities and Operating System Software
What is wcmmon.exe
The wcmmon.exe file is an EXE application process bundled with other executable program files, modular DLL resources, certain SYS drivers, some background processes and various associated components that are required by the Webcam Max software. This is a Windows program classified as a Web camera management tool that was developed with a set of features for configuring video conferencing and video chat settings to improve the video chat and conferencing experience of the user with his or her Web camera and Windows-based computer. The wcmmon.exe process is specifically deployed as a component of the Webcam Max Alert System module, which is an applet built into the Webcam Max software responsible for displaying pop-up notifications in the event of any activity performed by the Web camera that is connected to the system. The wcmmon.exe file is placed in the system upon the installation and configuration of the Webcam Max software, which also means the wcmmon.exe process is integrated into the installer distribution packages of the Webcam Max program.
How can I stop wcmmon.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. wcmmon.exe. is used by Webcam Max and Webcam Max Alert System Module, If you shut down wcmmon.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop wcmmon.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Webcam Max and Webcam Max Alert System Module, 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 Webcam Max and Webcam Max Alert System Module, 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 wcmmon.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 wcmmon.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if wcmmon.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 wcmmon.exe, belongs to, in this case Webcam Max and Webcam Max Alert System Module