The process file tsnp2std.exe appears to be related to digital cameras and webcams, as pointed out by users who found the file installed into their computers after thy installed the driver for their digital devices. Not much is known about the file, except that it enables the computer to recognize digital cameras and webcams, thereby allowing them to run on the computer whenever an application for them is launched. The software that installs it is from Sonix. The file’s default location is C:\Windows, with a command line of C:\Windows\ tsnp2std.exe. However, some users find the file installed in a subfolder under Program Files. If the file is saved on either one of these locations, they are generally regarded as safe. According to some users, their laptops came installed with the file already, to enable them to launch the webcam integrated into their machines; while others installed the file manually. The file provides support for internal and external digital devices, and therefore, disabling it is not recommended.
How can I stop tsnp2std.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. tsnp2std.exe. is used by Sonix, If you shut down tsnp2std.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop tsnp2std.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Sonix, 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 Sonix, 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 tsnp2std.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 tsnp2std.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if tsnp2std.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 tsnp2std.exe, belongs to, in this case Sonix