msfeedssync.exe
msfeedssync.exe
Process name: Microsoft Feeds Synchronization
Application using this process: Windows® Internet Explorer
File location: C:\Windows\System32
Recommended: Check your system for msfeedssync.exe problems
What is msfeedssync.exe doing on my computer?
msfeedssync.exe is a Microsoft Feeds Synchronization from Microsoft Corporation belonging to Windows® Internet Explorer.
MSFeedSync.exe is Microsoft Feeds Synchronization task executable used by the Windows Internet Explorer 7 and 8 web browser to periodically update in-browser RSS feeds which have automatic RSS Feeds synchronization turned ON. It only appears in the Windows Task Manager if IE is running.
It is required for the proper functioning of IE so it should not be deleted.
Non-system processes like msfeedssync.exe originate from software you installed on your system. Since most applications store data on your hard disk and in your system's registry, it is likely that your computer has suffered fragmentation and accumulated invalid entries which can affect your PC's performance.
In Windows Task Manager, you can see what CPU, memory, disk and network utilization is causing the Microsoft Feeds Synchronization process. To access the Task Manager, hold down the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time. These three buttons are located on the far left of your keyboard.
The msfeedssync.exe is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Windows® Internet Explorer on your PC, the commands contained in msfeedssync.exe will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a Microsoft Feeds Synchronization process (also called a task).
Is msfeedssync.exe harmful?
msfeedssync.exe has not been assigned a security rating yet. The msfeedssync.exe file should be located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove msfeedssync.exe?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
msfeedssync.exe is used by 'Windows® Internet Explorer'. This is an application created by 'Microsoft Corporation'.
If you no longer use Windows® Internet Explorer, you can permanently remove this software and thus msfeedssync.exe from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find Windows® Internet Explorer in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is msfeedssync.exe CPU intensive?
This process is not considered CPU intensive. However, running too many processes on your system may affect your PC’s performance. To reduce system overload, you can use the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (MSConfig) or the Windows Task Manager to manually find and disable processes that launch upon start-up.
Use the Windows Resource Monitor to find out which processes and applications write/read the most on the hard drive, send the most data to the Internet, or use the most memory. To access the Resource Monitor, press the key combination Windows key + R and then enter 'resmon'.
Why is msfeedssync.exe giving me errors?
Most msfeedssync issues are caused by the application executing the process. The surest way to fix these errors is to update or uninstall this application. Therefore, please search the Microsoft Corporation website for the latest Windows® Internet Explorer update.
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