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dfrgntfs.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows Defragmentation
Programm Category: Productivity Software

What is  dfrgntfs.exe

The dfrgntfs.exe process has its associations with the application Microsoft Windows Defragmentation. While running a defragmentation of the hard drive, this process should remain intact and not be terminated. This program has the description “Modulo NTFS desfragmentador de disco” and it is a process file owned by the Microsoft Corporation. This process can be started manually or it can start automatically due to a schedule (which mostly happens with the Windows Vista version). The Windows 2000 and XP usually handle the process of defragmentation. Defragmentation helps speed up operations such as the opening and reading of files which enables the applications to be executed as fast as they can within the user’s computer system. This file is necessary in the operation of the computer system. It should not be ended as it might cause file corruption, especially when the certain file is being processed. This program does not present any possible risks or threats within a user’s computer system.

How can I stop dfrgntfs.exe and should I?

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

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

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