Associated Program:
Microsoft Windows Utility Software
Programm Category:
Utility Tool Software
What is netstat.exe
Microsoft Windows Utility Software has various integral parts, which include the Microsoft Windows TCP/IP Netstat Command, and this particular component incorporates the netstat.exe file. The netstat.exe file is a process that allows the user to access network information, which is related to the component of the system that displays all TCP/IP network configurations, and full TCP/IP configuration for adapters, such as IP address, default gateway, DNS configuration, and window Internet Naming service. As part of a utility tool for Windows PC, this file diagnoses and scans information regarding network errors, statistics, transmission Control Protocol connections, and User Datagram Protocol or UDP. This same file process also provides the user the address resolution protocol, and this enables the host network to access media, as well as to control other clients’ address within the network. Basically, the file netstat.exe is one of the processes that make up the Windows Utility Software functional. It means this single file is as important as the other parts and components of the program.
How can I stop netstat.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. netstat.exe. is used by Microsoft Windows Utility Software, If you shut down netstat.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop netstat.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows Utility Software, 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?
ReviverSoft Security Verdict
The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed netstat.exe
Please review netstat.exe and send me a notification once it has been reviewed.
What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as Microsoft Windows Utility Software, 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 netstat.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 netstat.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if netstat.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 netstat.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows Utility Software