The ppsap.exe file is associated with PPStream, a type of peer-to-peer or P2P online video streaming program, which is created and digitally signed (VeriSign Time Stamping Services Signer - G2) by Shanghai Zhongyuan Networks Limited, a China-based software company. PPStream is developed exclusively for Chinese users, that is why the program has no English version, but has opened to other Asian countries, including Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore. This software features different programs, which include Chinese movies, Japanese anime or cartoon shows, sports, and even US films and TVs dubbed in the Chinese language. These are not the only functions offered by PPStream, because it also allows users to share previously streamed data with or by other users through the network shared. The ppsap.exe file is a module that makes up the software working. This process must run in the background of the computer system to execute the PPStream application.
How can I stop ppsap.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. ppsap.exe. is used by PPStream, If you shut down ppsap.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop ppsap.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is PPStream, 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 PPStream, 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 ppsap.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 ppsap.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if ppsap.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 ppsap.exe, belongs to, in this case PPStream