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Utilities and Operating System Software
What is mwsnap.exe
The mwsnap.exe process is an executable file included in the program files and modules used by the MWSnap application to perform its intended operations and implement its embedded functionalities into the system. The mwsnap.exe process is specifically deployed as the executable dispatcher file of the MWSnap program, which is a screen capture tool that was designed with a set of features for capturing certain sections of the screen and storing those snapshots as image files. The MWSnap program is integrated with support for exporting saved images in widely used image file formats. As an executable program dispatcher file, the mwsnap.exe process, upon execution, calls on other associated program files and references required modular system resources and program-specific modules in order to load the MWSnap application unto the system. The MWSnap software and the mwsnap.exe process are embedded with compatibility support for Microsoft Windows platforms.
How can I stop mwsnap.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. mwsnap.exe. is used by MWSnap, If you shut down mwsnap.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop mwsnap.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is MWSnap, 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 MWSnap, 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 mwsnap.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 mwsnap.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if mwsnap.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 mwsnap.exe, belongs to, in this case MWSnap