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Microsoft Visual Studio Software
What is csc.exe
C# Compiler, or C-Sharp Compiler, is the process which executes when the file csc.exe is accessed. This process is usually part of the features that are included with Windows OS installers. This means that the file may come installed with your OS software. You may also get the file when you install Microsoft Visual Studio .NET. The file is generally used by developers who use the .NET Framework. This is not a normal system operations file so you should not launch upon startup. You may however find the file running in your Task List. This is a harmless file that has not caused any issues with users, particularly with regards to CPU utilization, RAM usage or overall performance. The file only executes when it is called by the user. The default folder of the file is C:\Windows. File sizes are usually around 49,152 bytes; although you may also find this in a size that ranges from 76,984 to 80,376 bytes.
How can I stop csc.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. csc.exe. is used by C# Compiler, If you shut down csc.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop csc.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is C# Compiler, 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 C# Compiler, 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 csc.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 csc.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if csc.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 csc.exe, belongs to, in this case C# Compiler