The msgsrv.exe file is an EXE application process that is included as one of the component files distributed alongside the firmware utilities and driver software resources of certain Panasonic devices. The msgsrv.exe process is particularly deployed by these Panasonic firmware distributions and drivers to assist in the integration of the embedded network printing and fax messaging functionalities of these Panasonic devices into the Windows-based system and into the entire local and rmote network. Specifically, the msgsrv.exe process is integrated into the Panasonic RPT Network Printer drivers and the Panasonic Fax Driver module as one of its executable application processes. The msgsrv.exe file is placed in the system upon the installation of these associated Panasonic printer and fax machine firmware utilities and driver software components.
How can I stop msgsrv.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. msgsrv.exe. is used by Panasonic RPT Network Printer Firmware/Driver Software and Panasonic Fax Driver Module, If you shut down msgsrv.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop msgsrv.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Panasonic RPT Network Printer Firmware/Driver Software and Panasonic Fax Driver 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.
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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 Panasonic RPT Network Printer Firmware/Driver Software and Panasonic Fax Driver 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 msgsrv.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 msgsrv.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if msgsrv.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 msgsrv.exe, belongs to, in this case Panasonic RPT Network Printer Firmware/Driver Software and Panasonic Fax Driver Module