The file glsv.exe, known as bitcoin-miner, belongs to software Bitcoin Miner by Ufasoft. This application is open source bitcoin miner for ZTEX USB -FPGA Modules 1.15, which are developed for prototyping and small series development but may also be used as development boards. Bitcoin (BTC) is a digital currency that is used for peer-to-peer electronic payments system. Bitcoins are created through an automated process by bitcoin miners that run on an Internet-based network and confirm bitcoin transactions by adding codes to a decentralized log. BTC Miner by Ufasoft supports FPGA Boards Spartan 6 USB-FPGA Module 1.15b, 1.15d, 1.15x and 1.15y. It has a dynamic scaling frequency based on error measurement, which means BTC Miner automatically chooses the frequency with the highest rate of valid hashes. Other features include cluster mode with hot plugging that allows users to run large amounts of FPGA boards and a ready-to-use bitstream that does not require a license or Xilinx Software.
How can I stop glsvc.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. glsvc.exe. is used by Bitcoin Miner, If you shut down glsvc.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop glsvc.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Bitcoin Miner, 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 Bitcoin Miner, 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 glsvc.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 glsvc.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if glsvc.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 glsvc.exe, belongs to, in this case Bitcoin Miner