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osd_main.exe

Associated Program: N/A
Programm Category: Productivity Software

What is  osd_main.exe

The osd_main.exe process has a description of OSD_Main.exe and it is a process file from the Microsoft Corporation. It also belongs to Microsoft. The osd_main.exe process implements On-Screen Display software. Companies such as Compaq, Hewlett-Packard and others use this process to display keyboard or multimedia controls on-screen. This process aids the user in using the volume control buttons on the user’s multimedia keyboard and get feedback on the screen like the case on a TV set. Sound cards also use this process on occasion. The process loads at start-up. There is only a minimum amount of information regarding this process; however, it seems to have an essential part within the computer system. It is advisable to keep this process running unless it is specifically causing the user’s PC system some problems. It is considered to be safe by users and it is unlikely to pose any potential or harmful threats with the user’s computer system.

How can I stop osd_main.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. osd_main.exe. is used by N/A, If you shut down osd_main.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop osd_main.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is N/A, 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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The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed osd_main.exe



What is a process and how do they affect my computer?

A process usually a part of an installed application such as N/A, 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 osd_main.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 osd_main.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if osd_main.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 osd_main.exe, belongs to, in this case N/A

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