Process Search

gwremind.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Greetings Workshop Reminder
Programm Category: Utilities and Operating System Software

What is  gwremind.exe

The executable process file gwremind.exe (version 2.0.1.1470) is identified as gwremind that is part of the software Microsoft Greetings Workshop Reminder or Microsoft Greetings Workshop update Reminder with the description of gwremind as developed by the company Microsoft Corporation. The process file is located in subfolder C:\Program Files in the directory %PROGRAMFILES%\Greetings Workshop with a common path: C:\Program Files\Gateway Utilities\gwreg.exe. On Windows 7/XP, the file size of the process file is 50,688 bytes (65% of all occurrences) or 40,448 bytes. It has no visible windows, is not a Windows system file and is not needed to be executed at startup, however is loaded during Windows boot process with the Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Explorer\User Shell Folders. The process file permits user to develop personalized mini-Website in the hard drive and has the ability to navigate through the site and view personal photographs, formatted graphics, and texts. There are a few requirements for it to run such as: a 486/66 processor, access to the Internet, 8MB of RAM, Microsoft mouse, headphones, modems that are compatible with Hayes, CD-ROM drive, Microsoft pointing device, 30MB of hard disk allotment, and Microsoft Windows 95.

How can I stop gwremind.exe and should I?

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

ReviverSoft Security Verdict

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed gwremind.exe




What is a process and how do they affect my computer?

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Microsoft Greetings Workshop Reminder, 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 gwremind.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 gwremind.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if gwremind.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 gwremind.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Greetings Workshop Reminder

About Mark Beare

Founder of ReviverSoft and lover of tweaking and maintaining computers. Ask me a question and comment on my posts. I love feedback!

leave a comment

do you have any questions
about gwremind.exe?
Feel free to ask our experts from around the world and to receive professional answers for it.
ask your question
Other processes tied to this application

No related processes

Copyright © 2024 Corel Corporation. All rights reserved. Terms Of Use | Privacy | Cookies
follow us
Save 80% Now
Boost YOUR PC with our best bundle deal ever