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kmwdsrv.exe

Associated Program: Keyboard and Mouse Communication Service Module
Programm Category: Driver Software

What is  kmwdsrv.exe

The kmwdsrv.exe process is an executable file that is associated with the program files and modules of the Keyboard and Mouse Communication Service module,which is a program that is bundled with the firmware and driver software resources of certain keyboard and mouse device models. The Keyboard and Mouse Communication Service module is integrated into Microsoft Windows NT systems in order to support these keyboard and mouse models and implement the set of functionalities provided by its firmware and driver software resources. The kmwdsrv.exe process serves as the executable program dispatcher file of the Keyboard and Mouse Communication Service program, which is initialized by the Microsoft Windows system whenever the associated firmware and driver software resources of compatible keyboards and mice request for access to some of its integrated features that correspond to the functionalities of the Keyboard and Mouse Communication Service module.

How can I stop kmwdsrv.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. kmwdsrv.exe. is used by Keyboard and Mouse Communication Service Module, If you shut down kmwdsrv.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop kmwdsrv.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Keyboard and Mouse Communication Service Module, 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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The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed kmwdsrv.exe




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

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Keyboard and Mouse Communication Service Module, 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 kmwdsrv.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 kmwdsrv.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if kmwdsrv.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 kmwdsrv.exe, belongs to, in this case Keyboard and Mouse Communication Service Module

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