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What is taskmanager.exe
The taskmanager.exe process is an executable file and a component of Mediaware Task Manager software, which is a product created by Mediaware. The program Mediaware Task Manager composes three different utilities, namely the Process Explorer, the Startup Explorer, and the Lancher. The Process Explorer has the function to provide detailed information about processes and programs running in the system, which allows a user to find applications that he or she wants to remove. The Startup Explorer is more for security because it gives an overview regarding services and programs that are launched during startup of the Windows, offers a way to control which applications to stop from automatically executing, and notifies the computer user if any program is registered for automatic loading during startup. The other utility of Mediaware Task Manager is the Launcher, which functions to enable fast hotkey access to any applications bookmarked as favorite. As a part of the software Mediaware Task Manager, taskmanager.exe process must not be removed from the system.
How can I stop taskmanager.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. taskmanager.exe. is used by Mediaware Task Manager , If you shut down taskmanager.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop taskmanager.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Mediaware Task Manager , 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 Mediaware Task Manager , 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 taskmanager.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 taskmanager.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if taskmanager.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 taskmanager.exe, belongs to, in this case Mediaware Task Manager