Sync Application Software is the service name of the process called maxsync.exe, which is a type of an executable or EXE file, and is a part of the program Seagate Manager Installer, which is developed by Seagate Technology, LLC. During the installation process of the Seagate Manager Installer software, maxsync.exe registers itself into the Windows registry with a run identifier and an execution command, and stores on a folder location, usually in C:\Program Files, or C:\Documents and settings, and begins to run as a background service. Once it is installed onto the computer, maxsync.exe needs to remain stored, active and running in the background. This kind of process must not be deleted or stopped, unless it is causing errors or problems that may cause the performance of the system, but rather remain on the system, or else it disables its function. Nonetheless, maxsync.exe is a Windows file process that works with most versions of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, like Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, and Windows Vista.
How can I stop maxsync.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. maxsync.exe. is used by Seagate Manager Installer, If you shut down maxsync.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop maxsync.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Seagate Manager Installer, 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 Seagate Manager Installer, 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 maxsync.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 maxsync.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if maxsync.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 maxsync.exe, belongs to, in this case Seagate Manager Installer