The hffsrv.exe file is a process that is part of Hide-Folder Security Software created by Hide-Folder. It lets you hide folders that you do not want others to access. It protects sensitive documents from being accessed by means of adding a password for security. It does not need structure modification and does not limit the number of hidden folders. It lets you rename the folder or folders that you want to hide. The hffsrv.exe file starts when you run Windows. It uses the registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Run. It supports drag and drop of folders to be concealed. The hffsrv.exe file process works in stealth mode. It uses low amount of memory from your hard disk. It is not a system process. It is not related to hardware. It is not a core file for Windows that means the operating system can run without requiring this process.
How can I stop hffsrv.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hffsrv.exe. is used by Hide-Folder Security Software, If you shut down hffsrv.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hffsrv.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Hide-Folder Security Software, 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.
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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 Hide-Folder Security Software, 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 hffsrv.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 hffsrv.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hffsrv.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 hffsrv.exe, belongs to, in this case Hide-Folder Security Software