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What is shieldworker.exe
The shieldworker.exe process is also known as ShieldWorker.exe which belongs to the software called Mil Shield. It is also used as a Web browser upgrade for Internet Explorer. This process is an executable file that supports the application of system shields in the computer. One example of this is Office Shield, which is widely used by companies as a superior employee monitoring software that limits, filters, blocks and logs the Internet activities performed by employees in client systems as well as their computer usage. This in return increases the productivity of the workforce and also eliminates certain security risks by managing a monitoring system for the network. This can also motivate employees to be focused on their tasks by removing many distractions that are associated with the Internet.
How can I stop shieldworker.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. shieldworker.exe. is used by Mil Shield and OfficeShield, If you shut down shieldworker.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop shieldworker.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Mil Shield and OfficeShield, 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 Mil Shield and OfficeShield, 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 shieldworker.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 shieldworker.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if shieldworker.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 shieldworker.exe, belongs to, in this case Mil Shield and OfficeShield