The installer for Microsoft Windows Live ID is part of the software for Microsoft CoReXT, with a process that is executed through wlidsvc.exe. This is a process that executes the Microsoft Account application, which is used for logging-in to Microsoft Web applications such as MSN Messenger, Hotmail, and MSN Music. You can also use the same log-in credentials to access other supported sites. Basically, with the process, you can use your Windows Live ID to access supported websites where logging-in with a username and password is required. Simply put, you have a centralized logging-in application for Microsoft Web apps and affiliate sites. The file generally installs when you install a Windows Live application on your PC. The file’s usual disk image location is C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\wlidsvc.exe. Its general size is 2.19 MB. Your credentials are validated and authenticated through Microsoft’s server designated for account authentication. It has an approximate RAM usage of 6.23 MB, and an average CPU memory utilization of 0.00011316%.
How can I stop wlidsvc.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. wlidsvc.exe. is used by Microsoft Windows Live ID, If you shut down wlidsvc.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop wlidsvc.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows Live ID, 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 Microsoft Windows Live ID, 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 wlidsvc.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 wlidsvc.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if wlidsvc.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 wlidsvc.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows Live ID