Associated Program:
Microsoft Windows and Windows Media Center and Media Center Extender Manager Module
Programm Category:
Operating System Software
What is mcrmgr.exe
The mcrmgr.exe process is an executable file bundled with the other program files and modules of the Media Center Extender Manager module, which is an application that is implemented into Microsoft Windows for facilitating extended functionalities that are added to the Windows Media Center program. The mcrmgr.exe process serves as the executable dispatcher process of the Media Center Extender Manager module, and when the mcrmgr.exe process is activated by the Microsoft Windows system, the mcrmgr.exe process loads other program files and references required system modules in order to implement the functionalities of the Media Center Extender Manager module into the system. The Media Center Extender Manager module is used by Microsoft Windows to organize and manage plugins that have been added and activated by the user to the Windows Media Center program.
How can I stop mcrmgr.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. mcrmgr.exe. is used by Microsoft Windows and Windows Media Center and Media Center Extender Manager Module, If you shut down mcrmgr.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop mcrmgr.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows and Windows Media Center and Media Center Extender Manager Module, 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 Microsoft Windows and Windows Media Center and Media Center Extender Manager Module, 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 mcrmgr.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 mcrmgr.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if mcrmgr.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 mcrmgr.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows and Windows Media Center and Media Center Extender Manager Module