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wifimsg.exe

Associated Program: Module to process Wi-Fi messages
Programm Category: HP Wireless Assistant Software

What is  wifimsg.exe

Executable file wifimsg.exe launches a process that is described as a module that is responsible for processing Wi-Fi messages. The file usually comes bundled with laptops manufactured by Hewlett-Packard. The process is a component of HP Wireless Assistant and is mainly responsible for enabling wireless devices connected to the PC. So if you have a Bluetooth-enabled device connected to the computer or you have attached a WLAN device to your HP laptop, you should leave this file enabled. The file has a default directory path of C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Wireless Assistant\wifimsg.exe. File size for Windows Vista is 316,720 bytes. It has a file version of 3.0.4.1. The process runs as a background task. For a lot of HP users, the file is a necessary tool for their computing activities. Therefore, the general consensus is to leave the file alone. The file is installed as a startup entry. You may however, prevent it from launching upon startup if you deem it necessary to do so. Simply enable the file before connecting your wireless devices to the laptop.

How can I stop wifimsg.exe and should I?

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

The first thing you should do if wifimsg.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 wifimsg.exe, belongs to, in this case Module to process Wi-Fi messages

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