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Communications Software/Internet Software
What is ymsgr_tray.exe
Referred to by the process name Yahoo! Messenger Tray, the ymsgr_tray.exe file is a module for Windows, which is a component of Yahoo! Messenger, a communications software product developed by Yahoo! The ymsgr_tray.exe process is one of the important components of the Yahoo! Messenger application. Disabling this file can cause problem with the chat messenger, or entirely disable the program, especially if there are other modules that depend on it and call for it. Once the Yahoo! Messenger software is installed on the computer, this file is also included and stored on a particular file folder. It remains stored on the PC and continues to run in the background. As its service name suggests, ymsgr_tray.exe is the file that provides the user to minimize, maximize, or close the program Yahoo@ Messenger in the task bar of a Windows PC. This makes it easier for the user to hide or exit the chat messenger.
How can I stop ymsgr_tray.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. ymsgr_tray.exe. is used by Yahoo! Messenger, If you shut down ymsgr_tray.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop ymsgr_tray.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Yahoo! Messenger, 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 Yahoo! Messenger, 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 ymsgr_tray.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 ymsgr_tray.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if ymsgr_tray.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 ymsgr_tray.exe, belongs to, in this case Yahoo! Messenger