The snagpriv.exe file, called by the service name SnagIt RPC Helper, is a component of SnagPriv, a type of screenshot program, which is a software product called by TechSmith. Simply called Snagit, this program that houses the module snagpriv.exe is able to capture video display, as well as audio output at the same time. With the quick toolbar of the program, it also has the capability to increase speed through the most recent capture method used, or manual changing using the menu. The snagpriv.exe process is an instance of a running service bundled in a 64-bit program for Windows operating systems by Microsoft Corporation, which implies its compatibility with Windows OS. Moreover, the snagpriv.exe file is executed by the module snagit32.exe, known by the internal name SnagIt, and is called by other process for their launching. It is an important file that is basically considered essential, because it enables the software SnagPriv to work on the computer.
How can I stop snagpriv.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. snagpriv.exe. is used by SnagPriv, If you shut down snagpriv.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop snagpriv.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is SnagPriv, 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 SnagPriv, 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 snagpriv.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 snagpriv.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if snagpriv.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 snagpriv.exe, belongs to, in this case SnagPriv