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nssm.exe

Associated Program: Non-Sucking Service Manager

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is nssm.exe

The file nssm.exe belongs to the application Non-Sucking Service Manager that is a service helper program similar to srvany and cygrunsrv. This program has a graphical service installer and remover, and can be configured to take different actions based on the exit code of the managed application. To install a service using nssm, type the command nssm install and the prompt will appear for entering the path to the application that is desired to run as a service, and the command-line options to send it. Clicking Install Service completes the installation of the service. Removing a service follows a similar procedure, which is accessed by typing nssm remove . This program is able to delete any service, even those that are not managed by nssm so the user should be careful when deleting a service. The process nssm registers itself as an Event Log message source, which means that running multiple instances or different versions of nssm from different locations may cause confusion.

How can I stop nssm.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. nssm.exe. is used by Non-Sucking Service Manager, If you shut down nssm.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop nssm.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Non-Sucking Service 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 Non-Sucking Service 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 nssm.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 nssm.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if nssm.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 nssm.exe, belongs to, in this case Non-Sucking Service Manager

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