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System Process Windows

Windows Process Information: sxgtkbar.exe

Process name: Yamaha Multiemdia

sxgtkbar.exe is installed alongside the drivers for the Yamaha SXG soundcard. This gives quick and easy access via the system tray bar to diagnostics and configuration. This program is a non-essential system process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.

Recommendation

sxgtkbar.exe should not be disabled as it is required for essential applications to function properly.

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System Process Windows

Windows Process Information: swupdtmr.exe

Process name: Toshiba Software Update

swupdtmr.exe is a process installed on TOSHIBA computers and provides additional configuration options for these devices. This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.

Recommendation

swupdtmr.exe should not be disabled as it is required for essential applications to function properly.

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System Process Windows

Windows Process Information: switcher.exe

Process name: Sony Wireless Switch Setting Utility

switcher.exe is a process installed alongside yourSony Wireless LAN Switch and provides additional configuration options for these devices. This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.

Recommendation

switcher.exe should not be disabled as it is required for essential applications to function properly.

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System Process Windows

Windows Process Information: sweepsrv.sys

Process name: Sophos Anti-Virus detection system service

sweepsrv.sys is a process belonging to Sophos Anti-Virus which protects your computer against Internet-bound threats such as spyware and trojans which can be distributed through e-mail or attack directly to the computer allowing unauthorized access to your computer. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.

Recommendation

sweepsrv.sys should not be disabled as it is required for essential applications to function properly.

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System Process Windows

Windows Process Information: swdoctor.exe

Process name: Spyware Doctor

swdoctor.exe is the executable for Spyware Doctor from PC Tools. It is an anti-spyware applications and it should not be removed to ensure that your PC remains secure.

Recommendation

swdoctor.exe should not be disabled as it is required for essential applications to function properly.

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System Process Windows

Windows Process Information: swagent.exe

Process name: SonicWall Internet Firewall

swagent.exe is a process belonging to the SonicWall Internet Firewall protection by Network Associates. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated. 

Recommendation

swagent.exe should not be disabled as it is required for essential applications to function properly.

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System Process Windows

Windows Process Information: support.exe

Process name: Dell Support Assistant

support.exe is a process belonging to Dell’s support assistant which comes installed on Dell computers. This is a non-essential process. Disabling or enabling it is down to user preference.
Other instances of SUPPORT.EXE

  • support.exe could also be a process which belongs to the . This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.

Warning: Multiple instances of SUPPORT may be running on your pc at one time. Some of these may or may not be the legitimate versions.

Recommendation

support.exe should not be disabled as it is required for essential applications to function properly.

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System Process Windows

Windows Process Information: stmgr.exe

Process name: Microsoft PCHealth

stmgr.exe is a process belonging to Microsoft’s PCHealth utility which is bundled on Microsoft 9x and ME operating systems. This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.

Recommendation

stmgr.exe should not be disabled as it is required for essential applications to function properly.

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System Process Windows

Windows Process Information: stinger.exe

Process name: McAfee Stinger

stinger.exe is the main executable for McAfee Stinger. Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses and worms. This process should not be removed to ensure that your system is secure. 

Recommendation

stinger.exe should not be disabled as it is required for essential applications to function properly.

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System Process Windows

Windows Process Information: stimon.exe

Process name: Microsoft Windows 98/ME’s Still Image Monitor.

stimon.exe is a process belonging to Microsoft Windows, and provides additional support for scanners, digital cameras and other video input devices. This program is a non-essential system process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.

Recommendation

stimon.exe should not be disabled as it is required for essential applications to function properly.