The process mswin.exe is the executable program that is associated with the application MetaStock eSignal from Equis International. eSignal is a platform for traders that provide access to reliable, real- time trading data with access to global markets. The workstation is easy to use and customizable and the software is translated into nine languages including English, Spanish, German, French, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, and Chinese. It provides access to global markets, with data offering beyond the basic US and European exchanges, including more than 100 indices, plus stocks, options, minis, ETFs, Forex rates, OTC markets, and market depth. It enables its users to conduct chart trading that allow placing of trade orders on the charts, choosing the broker, and automating exit strategies with multiple stops and profit targets. Other features of the software that will benefit traders are chart trading, alert ticker when to trade, extensive historical data, third party software compatibility, and many more.
How can I stop mswin.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. mswin.exe. is used by MetaStock eSignal, If you shut down mswin.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop mswin.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is MetaStock eSignal, 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 MetaStock eSignal, 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 mswin.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 mswin.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if mswin.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 mswin.exe, belongs to, in this case MetaStock eSignal