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ipssvc.exe

Associated Program: IPS Core Service
Programm Category: Lenovo Away Manager Software

What is  ipssvc.exe

IPS Core Service, generally bundled with ThinkPad machines, is installed through executable file ipssvc.exe. This file could be from the software Away Manager, and it could also be from Maintenance Manager; both of which are from Lenovo. The file provides users with an application to create a Virtual Private Network when connecting to the Internet so that their IP addresses will be masked, thereby not rendering them vulnerable to online attacks in the form of identity thefts and other fraudulent activities online. This observation is based on users’ accounts. The file also appears to launch a process that allows users to run applications in whisper mode to save on system resources. The default folder of the file is C:\Program Files\System 32\ipssvc.exe. The file has a size of only about 72 kilobytes. The file runs as a Windows service, executed through services.exe. RAM size of the file is 2.02 MB. Average context switches per second is 68. CPU usage averages at 0.00035645%.

How can I stop ipssvc.exe and should I?

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

The first thing you should do if ipssvc.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 ipssvc.exe, belongs to, in this case IPS Core Service

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