The reader_s.exe executable file is known as Attribute Utility, PE Explorer, 32-bit Setup Launcher, MS ASIO Ldr, CTF Loader, Recover Files Utility, Message Queuing Service, or Portable NX. This is owned and operated by the Microsoft Windows Operating System software, Microsoft Windows, PE Explorer, InstallShield, PNX, or Kernel Veryfier among the many developers of the software. The software was designed by Microsoft also known as InstallShield Software or eSXi or Portable Library. It has the ability to monitor applications and manipulate other programs. Various variants of reader_s.exe have been found and are highly recommended to be deleted or removed as they may pose threat to the PC system. It is a malware related component and is highly advised that its removal on safe mode be done in order to avoid system corruption. This is a Windows operating system software.
How can I stop reader_s.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. reader_s.exe. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down reader_s.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop reader_s.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows, 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 Microsoft Windows, 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 reader_s.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 reader_s.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if reader_s.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 reader_s.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows