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What is ialmsbw.sys
The file ialmsbw.sys, known as Intel Graphics Platform (Soft BIOS) Driver for Windows, belongs to software Intel Graphics Accelerator Drivers for Windows NT by Intel. The Intel Graphics Media Accelerator is a series of graphics processors that are integrated into the motherboard but have limited graphics processing power. These processors use the computer's main memory for storage instead of a dedicated video memory. The file ialmsbw.sys stores the drivers that are called by the operating system to access the functionality of the Intel graphics accelerator that is integrated into the computer's motherboard. These motherboards were initially found in laptops, netbooks, and desktop computers that do not need high levels of graphics capability. Newer versions of the chipsets like the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 have improved and responsive graphics engine with faster graphics performance and more flexible display options compared to the earlier versions.
How can I stop ialmsbw.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. ialmsbw.sys. is used by Intel; Graphcs Accelerator Driver, If you shut down ialmsbw.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop ialmsbw.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Intel; Graphcs Accelerator Driver, 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 Intel; Graphcs Accelerator Driver, 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 ialmsbw.sys 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 ialmsbw.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if ialmsbw.sys. 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 ialmsbw.sys, belongs to, in this case Intel; Graphcs Accelerator Driver