The swiapimux.exe file is a process of the product SwiApiMux or Sierra Wireless API Mux. It is developed by Sierra Wireless, Inc. and is the part of the software Sierra Wireless (3G Watcher version) or Sierra Wireless Watcher. This Windows file is usually located in the C:\Program Files subfolder, specifically in Program Files\sierra wireless inc\3g watcher folder. It usually occurs with the size of 194,080 bytes (50% of appearances). Swiapimux.exe is digitally signed by AT&T Mobility LLC under the VeriSign Time Stamping Services Signer - G2. It is not recommended to remove this executable file because of its Verisign signature. This process is not a system file for Windows but it is generally regarded as safe. Although it does not have a visible window, it can be uninstalled through the Control Panel. It runs as swiapimux.exe on the Task Manager.
How can I stop swiapimux.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. swiapimux.exe. is used by Sierra Wireless API Mux, If you shut down swiapimux.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop swiapimux.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Sierra Wireless API Mux, 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.
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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 Sierra Wireless API Mux, 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 swiapimux.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 swiapimux.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if swiapimux.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 swiapimux.exe, belongs to, in this case Sierra Wireless API Mux