The frw3.tmp file is the process frw3.tmp. It is not a system process. It is a not a core file for Windows that means the operating system does not need this process to run. This is not a visible program. This file can record inputs. A temporary file is found in a temporary directory or folder. The contents of a temporary folder is automatically deleted by some programs and several operating systems at regular intervals or upon bootup. This is a standard procedure employed for system administration that includes freeing up some memory used from the storage [typically the disk drive]. A temporary folder is advised for security reasons considering temporary files with history of security weakness caused by programs with race conditions or incorrect file permissions.
How can I stop frw3.tmp and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. frw3.tmp. is used by frw3.tmp, If you shut down frw3.tmp, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop frw3.tmp, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is frw3.tmp, 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 frw3.tmp, 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 frw3.tmp 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 frw3.tmp is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if frw3.tmp. 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 frw3.tmp, belongs to, in this case frw3.tmp