The smartcopy.exe file is a Windows process that opens the SmartCopy MFC Application. It is a hidden program file with a sizable number of bytes and is bunched along with other program files in the Windows system. In computer terms, MFC stands for mainframe computer. A mainframe computer serves as the central computer in businesses where several computers have been set up to form a network. A possible use of the SmartCopy MFC Application is the duplication of the contents of a mainframe computer for backup purposes. The file smartcopy.exe automatically starts when Windows starts. Several copies of this file may be running simultaneously in a Windows background as they play a core role in the smooth running of connected Windows programs which may also be opened at the same time. Despite this, smartcopy.exe is not an essential file in the Windows system.
How can I stop smartcopy.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. smartcopy.exe. is used by SmartCopy MFC Application, If you shut down smartcopy.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop smartcopy.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is SmartCopy MFC Application, 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?
ReviverSoft Security Verdict
The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed smartcopy.exe
Please review smartcopy.exe and send me a notification once it has been reviewed.
What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as SmartCopy MFC Application, 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 smartcopy.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 smartcopy.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if smartcopy.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 smartcopy.exe, belongs to, in this case SmartCopy MFC Application