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inetinfo.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is inetinfo.exe

The process closely related to the file inetinfo.exe is known as Microsoft Internet Information Service. The file is generally installed with Windows server versions NT4 and 2000. The file serves as a support to Internet Information Service when it runs in user mode. It is the one that serves as host to the Internet Information Service user-provided database. In addition, the file also provides support for Web Proxy services. The file may also come installed with other versions of Windows OS software. Although the file was installed by Windows, it does not run as a vital component of system services, with regards to your PCs performance. If you are not using MS Internet Information Service, it is safe to disable the file. You can launch the file manually just when you need it. File size in kilobytes is 15.5 KB. Standard disk image path is C:\Windows\System 32\Inetsrv\inetinfo.exe. The file services.exe serves as the file’s parent process.

How can I stop inetinfo.exe and should I?

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

The first thing you should do if inetinfo.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 inetinfo.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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