nsmdtr.exe
nsmdtr.exe
Process name: Norton Internet Security Mediator
Application using this process: Norton Internet Security
File location: C:\Program Files\Common Files\SymantecShared\AdBlocking
Recommended: Check your system for nsmdtr.exe problems
What is nsmdtr.exe doing on my computer?
nsmdtr.exe is a process belonging to Norton Antivirus and assists in protecting your computer from Internet-bound threats such as worms and trojans. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
Non-system processes like nsmdtr.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 Norton Internet Security Mediator 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 nsmdtr.exe is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Norton Internet Security on your PC, the commands contained in nsmdtr.exe will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a Norton Internet Security Mediator process (also called a task).
Is nsmdtr.exe harmful?
This process is considered safe. It is unlikely to pose any harm to your system. The nsmdtr.exe file should be located in the folder C:\Program Files\Common Files\SymantecShared\AdBlocking. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove nsmdtr.exe?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
nsmdtr.exe is used by 'Norton Internet Security'. This is an application created by 'Symantec'.
If you no longer use Norton Internet Security, you can permanently remove this software and thus nsmdtr.exe from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find Norton Internet Security in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is nsmdtr.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 nsmdtr.exe giving me errors?
Most nsmdtr 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 Symantec website for the latest Norton Internet Security update.
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