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What is rsync.exe
The rsync.exe file is a type of a Windows process by the name DeltaCopy, which is a service component of DeltaCopy, a program developed by Synametrics Technologies. DeltaCopy is a kind of open source and fast incremental backup software, which is used to copy a part of any modified file. This is able to save time, as well as network bandwidth. In addition, this software is considered as a “Windows friendly wrapper” within the Rsync program that is maintained by Wayne Davison, and made for UNIX, Linux, and BSD platform systems. As a part of the software, the rsync.exe file is certainly important, and must remain running in the background of the computer system, regardless of its folder location, which is usually in C:\Program Files. Once the file is missing, deleted or corrupted, the entire software may not properly work. That is why the significance of this particular module is as important as the function of the software that houses it.
How can I stop rsync.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. rsync.exe. is used by Backup and Recovery Software, If you shut down rsync.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop rsync.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Backup and Recovery Software, 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 Backup and Recovery Software, 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 rsync.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 rsync.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if rsync.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 rsync.exe, belongs to, in this case Backup and Recovery Software