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w32tm.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is w32tm.exe

Windows Time Service Tools, with executable file extension of w32tm.exe, is part of the software for several versions of the Windows Operating System, particular, Windows XP, Windows 7, Vista, Windows Server 2003 and 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2. By default, the process is installed when any of these Windows OS versions is installed on the computer. The file provides users with options for changing the settings of the Windows Time Service. The file may likewise be utilized to check and resolve issues with Windows Time. The file runs as a Windows system service and as such, it is not advisable to disable the file so the system can load successfully every time the computer boots upon startup. Startup registry entry for the file is HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time\. As a rule, registry entries should not be altered or modified in any way. Doing so could cause unrecoverable system errors. This being said, only advanced users should attempt to change registry entries for troubleshooting purposes and only in cases where there is no other alternative.

How can I stop w32tm.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. w32tm.exe. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down w32tm.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop w32tm.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows, 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 Microsoft Windows, 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 w32tm.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 w32tm.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if w32tm.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 w32tm.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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