The wrsa.exe process is also known as the Webroot SecureAnywhere and it was created by Webroot. This process is an anti-malware; it checks, detects and protects the user from possible threats like virus, Trojan, malware, or spyware. It is considered to be a widely known security software. The program is invisible in the background and it is a Verisign signed file; it is also digitally signed. It is not a Windows core file and it is initialized at the Windows startup. It is capable of recording inputs, monitoring applications, as well as manipulating other programs. It is considered to be relatively safe by users and does not prove to be highly dangerous to operate within the computer system. It protects the users from harmful contents, though precautions should be measured in order to maximize the user’s protection program and keep it functioning efficiently. This is an executable file, and it is not recommended from disabling it as the user might find errors with the functionality of the application.
How can I stop wrsa.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. wrsa.exe. is used by Webroot SecureAnywhere, If you shut down wrsa.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop wrsa.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Webroot SecureAnywhere, 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 Webroot SecureAnywhere, 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 wrsa.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 wrsa.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if wrsa.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 wrsa.exe, belongs to, in this case Webroot SecureAnywhere