The application that you get when you execute the file opxpapp.exe is known as Softex OmniPass. This file enables you to use biometric authentication on your computer as part of your personal security measure, to keep unauthorized persons from accessing your personal files stored in the PC. This file is usually installed by the computer’s manufacturer, and is provided in PCs that have a fingerprint authentication device. The file basically enables the user to log-in and log-out without having to type in passwords. Through the stored data on the user’s fingerprint profile, the system will automatically allow the user to log-in or to log-out through fingerprint recognition. The file has a common disk location of C:\Program Files\Softex\OmniPass\opxpapp.exe. You may utilize the process for protecting specific files, folders or drives. Software version for Windows 7 and Windows XP has an approximate file size of 53,248 bytes. The file is generally regarded as non-threatening with regards to PC security.
How can I stop opxpapp.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. opxpapp.exe. is used by Softex OmniPass, If you shut down opxpapp.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop opxpapp.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Softex OmniPass, 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.
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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 Softex OmniPass, 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 opxpapp.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 opxpapp.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if opxpapp.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 opxpapp.exe, belongs to, in this case Softex OmniPass