Associated Program:
Intel (R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager
Programm Category:
Network and Management Software
What is ncs2prov.exe
NCS2Prov Module is the service term of the file process called ncs2prov.exe, which is a component of the software Intel (R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager, and is created by Intel(R) Corporation Intel (R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager is a software product that is basically an extension of the application Windows Device Manager, that provides additional tabs, which are automatically added to the Intel adapters of the latter once the former is installed onto the computer. With these functions, it is able to configure and test wired network adapters by Intel. Intel (R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager is also a program that definitely works on certain Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, particularly Windows Server 2003, including Windows Server 2003 x64, and Windows 2000. As a component of the program, ncs2prov.exe must not be terminated or stopped at all, since it is digitally signed by Intel Corporation (VeriSign Time Stamping Services Signer), unless it causes errors or problems that may affect the performance of the system.
How can I stop ncs2prov.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. ncs2prov.exe. is used by Intel (R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager, If you shut down ncs2prov.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop ncs2prov.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Intel (R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager, 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 Intel (R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager, 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 ncs2prov.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 ncs2prov.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if ncs2prov.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 ncs2prov.exe, belongs to, in this case Intel (R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager