Most reports by users and anti-virus programs identify the fsg_4104.exe file as malware. This program loads when you boot Windows. The registry key for this process is HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run. Malware or malicious software is a program that is created to steal sensitive information, interrupt the normal operations of the computer or gain access to private systems without the consent of the owner. It can be in the form of active content, another software, a code or scripts. It refers to intrusive or hostile software. Malware can be worms, Trojans, computer viruses, rootkits, spyware, adware, keyloggers, dialers, rogue security software or malicious BHOs. It can disguise itself as a true software through a Website that offers a promising program with the malware embedded in it with a tracking application for gathering marketing statistics an other information.
How can I stop fsg_4104.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. fsg_4104.exe. is used by fsg_4104.exe, If you shut down fsg_4104.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop fsg_4104.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is fsg_4104.exe, 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 fsg_4104.exe, 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 fsg_4104.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 fsg_4104.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if fsg_4104.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 fsg_4104.exe, belongs to, in this case fsg_4104.exe