Associated Program:
Microsoft Windows Systems Management Server (SMS)
Programm Category:
Operating System Software and Network Software
What is launch32.exe
The launch32.exe process is an executable file that is associated with the other program files and modules used by the Microsoft Windows Systems Management Server (SMS) software, which is a deployment method or tool that is implemented into supported Windows-based client computers for implementing database client program support into the system. The Microsoft Windows Systems Management Server software executes the launch32.exe process whenever it needs to load other system resources and files in order to implement certain functionalities into the system of the client computer, and, upon activation, the launch32.exe process calls on other system files and references certain modular system resources to load the requested functionalities unto the system.
How can I stop launch32.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. launch32.exe. is used by Microsoft Windows Systems Management Server (SMS), If you shut down launch32.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop launch32.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows Systems Management Server (SMS), 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 Systems Management Server (SMS), 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 launch32.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 launch32.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if launch32.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 launch32.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows Systems Management Server (SMS)