Developed by Autodesk, Inc., WSCommcntr1.exe is the process file for Windows Software Communication Center, a feature in the Autodesk software applications that is used for content and information delivery upon detection of Internet connection. Autodesk is best known for the AutoCAD program, and is gaining popularity for its wide range of software utility for design, entertainment, and engineering, as well as the new software line for consumers, such as Sketchbook, Pix1r, and Homestyler. Autodesk has educational freeware available to qualified students as well as faculty via the Education Community. The Autodesk's software for digital prototyping includes Autodesk Product Design Suite and the Autodesk Inventor, which are both used in manufacturing industries to simulate, visualize, and analyze real-life performance by using its digital model in the design process. Autodesk’s Revit software line for Building Information Modeling enables the users to explore planning, management, and construction of a virtual building before constructing it in the actual life size. Autodesk provides creation of digital media and manages film and television software for visual effects, editing and color grading, as well as animation, design visualization, and game development.
How can I stop wscommcntr1.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. wscommcntr1.exe. is used by Autodesk Communication Center, If you shut down wscommcntr1.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop wscommcntr1.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Autodesk Communication Center, 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.
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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 Autodesk Communication Center, 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 wscommcntr1.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 wscommcntr1.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if wscommcntr1.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 wscommcntr1.exe, belongs to, in this case Autodesk Communication Center