Associated Program:
Windows Live Messenger Device Manager and Windows Live Messenger
Programm Category:
Communications Software
What is msgrdvmn.exe
The msgrdvmn.exe process is an executable program file that is implemented into the Windows Live Messenger Device Manager software, which is a Windows program classified as an add-on application for the Windows Live Messenger IM (Instant Messaging) tool. The msgrdvmn.exe process is specifically deployed as the EXE application dispatcher file of the Windows Live Messenger Device Manager software, which means users can load this program unto the system by activating the msgrdvmn.exe file. The Windows Live Messenger Device Manager software is bundled with a set of features for assisting Windows Live Messenger-enabled devices, such as Web cameras, microphones, headsets and speaker systems, in correctly integrating its embedded functionalities into the Windows Live Messenger program and the Windows-based system. The msgrdvmn.exe file is placed in the system upon the installation of the Windows Live Messenger Device Manager software, which also means the msgrdvmn.exe process is included as one of the component files and libraries bundled into the installer distribution packages of the Windows Live Messenger Device Manager program.
How can I stop msgrdvmn.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. msgrdvmn.exe. is used by Windows Live Messenger Device Manager and Windows Live Messenger, If you shut down msgrdvmn.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop msgrdvmn.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Windows Live Messenger Device Manager and Windows Live Messenger, 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 Windows Live Messenger Device Manager and Windows Live Messenger, 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 msgrdvmn.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 msgrdvmn.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if msgrdvmn.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 msgrdvmn.exe, belongs to, in this case Windows Live Messenger Device Manager and Windows Live Messenger