Associated Program:
McAfee SpamKiller and McAfee SpamKiller Msk Server Module
Programm Category:
AntiSpam Software
What is msksrver.exe
The msksrver.exe file is an EXE application process that is implemented into the McAfee SpamKiller software, which is a Windows program designed with a set of features for monitoring emails and flagging unsolicited messages and emails from unknown or suspicious sources as spam. The msksrver.exe process assists the McAfee SpamKiller program in integrating its anti-spam monitoring and flagging functionalities into Windows-based systems and is activated whenever the McAfee SpamKiller software is loaded unto the system. The msksrver.exe process is specifically deployed as one of the EXE program files of the McAfee SpamKiller Msk Server module, which is an applet built into the McAfee SpamKiller program. The msksrver.exe file is placed in the system upon the installation of the McAfee SpamKiller application, which also means the msksrver.exe process is included as one of the component files and libraries packaged into the installer distributions of the McAfee SpamKiller program.
How can I stop msksrver.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. msksrver.exe. is used by McAfee SpamKiller and McAfee SpamKiller Msk Server Module, If you shut down msksrver.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop msksrver.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is McAfee SpamKiller and McAfee SpamKiller Msk Server 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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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as McAfee SpamKiller and McAfee SpamKiller Msk Server 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 msksrver.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 msksrver.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if msksrver.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 msksrver.exe, belongs to, in this case McAfee SpamKiller and McAfee SpamKiller Msk Server Module