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What is g6ftpsrv.exe
The file g6ftpsrv.exe, known as Gene6 File Transfer Protocol Server, belongs to software Gene6 FTP Server, which is an advanced FTP Server for Windows that is developed for companies that run professional administration services. The FTP (File Transfer Protocol) Server connects to the FTP Client program to send or receive copies of files singly or in groups. The Gene6 FTP Server features 128 bits SSL support that provides reliable and secure file transfers to clients. The user should have sufficient knowledge in FTP to be able to benefit from the many features that are packed with the Gene6 FTP Server. The user of this server can choose the clients who can connect with the system, defining the minimum and maximum levels of connection that includes a different set of rules and privileges for each account. Created accounts are configured to include expiration date, which is useful for setting-up temporary access to some files. The system has a Logs and Reports section that enables the server administrator to monitor server activity at any given time.
How can I stop g6ftpsrv.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. g6ftpsrv.exe. is used by Gene6 FTP Server, If you shut down g6ftpsrv.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop g6ftpsrv.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Gene6 FTP Server, 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 Gene6 FTP Server, 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 g6ftpsrv.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 g6ftpsrv.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if g6ftpsrv.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 g6ftpsrv.exe, belongs to, in this case Gene6 FTP Server