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wmp.exe

Associated Program: eMusic Download Manager
Programm Category: MP3 and Audio Software

What is  wmp.exe

The file process called as wmp.exe is a component of the program eMusic Download Manager, or Windows Media Format version 11 runtime, which is developed by eMusic, Inc. eMusic Download Manager is a type of software that enables a user to perform downloads of albums of audios and music, as well as audiobooks, in just a quick single touch of the button. This program is able to download audios in a much faster and easier time, with the option to sync eMusic downloads using WMP, Winap, and iTunes. In other words, eMusic Download Manager is an application that provides you a way to sync or transfer, and play audios it supports. This software is able to work with the components that are executed, so wmp.exe, being among the parts, is an important module, which must run in the background, and should not be terminated, unless it is causing errors and problems that greatly affect the system performance.

How can I stop wmp.exe and should I?

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

The first thing you should do if wmp.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 wmp.exe, belongs to, in this case eMusic Download Manager

About Mark Beare

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