The wmp300n.exe process is an executable component file integrated into the firmware distributions and driver utilities that are bundled with the Linksys WMP300N adapter, which is a wireless-N PCI networking product from Linksys. The wmp300n.exe process aids the Linksys WMP300N wireless-N PCI adapter in implementing its wireless networking functionalities into Windows-based systems by working with other component file and libraries of this Linksys networking device to facilitate data transmissions and communications between the Windows system, its associated system driver utilities and the firmware components and drivers of the Linksys WMP300N wireless-N PCI adapter. The wmp300n.exe file is placed in the system upon the installation of these Linksys WMP300N wireless-N PCI adapter drivers and firmware utilities, which also means the wmp300n.exe process is included as one of the component files and modules packaged into the firmware and driver installer distributions of these Linksys WMP300N wireless-N adapters.
How can I stop wmp300n.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. wmp300n.exe. is used by Linksys WMP300N Wireless-N PCI Adapter Firmware/Driver Software, If you shut down wmp300n.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop wmp300n.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Linksys WMP300N Wireless-N PCI Adapter Firmware/Driver Software, 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 Linksys WMP300N Wireless-N PCI Adapter Firmware/Driver Software, 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 wmp300n.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 wmp300n.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if wmp300n.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 wmp300n.exe, belongs to, in this case Linksys WMP300N Wireless-N PCI Adapter Firmware/Driver Software