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mcbuilder.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: System Utilities

What is mcbuilder.exe

Developed by Microsoft Corporation, mcbuilder.exe is the executable for the Cache Builder, a Windows resource tool. Mcbuilder.exe runs as 32-bit and 64-bit command line which has no graphical user interface or GUI. Windows McBuilder is loaded when it automatically self-registers in the Task Scheduler. It is a scheduled task whenever a Windows program launches. The Task Scheduler enables program or script launching schedules at pre-defined times and after specific time intervals or on intervals with event-based triggers. The Task Scheduler works by managing Windows tasks, the custom-defined actions taken as response to triggers or set of triggers in launching or running a specific program. These action triggers are either event-based or time-based. Tasks can also contain specific data which define the execution of the actions, such as the contexts of security a specific task will run in. Tasks are also configured to run according to the system status like being idle, on startup, or during a specific time.

How can I stop mcbuilder.exe and should I?

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

The first thing you should do if mcbuilder.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 mcbuilder.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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