Associated Program:
Microsoft System Management BIOS Driver
Programm Category:
Operating System Software
What is msswchx.exe
The msswchx.exe process is an instance of an executable file and a Windows component, since it is a part of Microsoft Windows Operating System, a well-known software product developed by Microsoft Corporation. The msswchx.exe file is basically a system program that runs whenever On Screen Keyboard is used on a Windows OS computer. This is made and utilized to enable the text input through a pointing or joystick device, which happens when it displays a virtual keyboard on screen. Since it is associated with On Screen Keyboard of the Microsoft Windows OS, msswchx.exe only runs when the program is executed. However, the software does not fully work without this file. It means there is a relationship that relies on each other. This implies that the msswchx.exe file must remain stored on a folder location on a Windows PC and keep running in the background. Otherwise, a user is not able to launch and employ the On Screen Keyboard.
How can I stop msswchx.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. msswchx.exe. is used by Microsoft System Management BIOS Driver, If you shut down msswchx.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop msswchx.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft System Management BIOS Driver, 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 System Management BIOS Driver, 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 msswchx.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 msswchx.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if msswchx.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 msswchx.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft System Management BIOS Driver