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razerhid.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Drivers

What is razerhid.exe

The process razerhid.exe was developed by Razer, Incorporated who created the mouse driver category for mouse navigation devices mainly for helping the users in gaming applications. Mouse peripheral model has its own unique feature and design. Examples of the models are Diamondback, DeathAdder, Copperhead, etc. This file is mainly for installing and integrating the mouse peripheral device into the system, which will then be used by the user in different applications such as various gaming software that needs smooth navigation and quick user response wherein each mouse is customized for providing an ergonomic feel and easy to handle. The razerhid.exe process will be installed in its own specific folder under Program Files through its mouse hardware in a bundle of installation CD. The razerhid.exe file will run automatically as a background process during Windows Startup. You can found its registry value under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\. Upon installation, razerhid.exe file will use about 147,456 bytes of physical storage space.

How can I stop razerhid.exe and should I?

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

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

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