ossmtp.ocx
ossmtp.ocx
Process name: OSSMTP
Application using this process: SMTP Control
File location: C:\Windows\System32
Recommended: Check your system for ossmtp.ocx problems
What is ossmtp.ocx doing on my computer?
ossmtp.ocx is a module belonging to SMTP Control from OstroSoft.
Non-system processes like ossmtp.ocx 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 OSSMTP 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 ossmtp.ocx is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software SMTP Control on your PC, the commands contained in ossmtp.ocx will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a OSSMTP process (also called a task).
Is ossmtp.ocx harmful?
ossmtp.ocx has not been assigned a security rating yet. The ossmtp.ocx file should be located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove ossmtp.ocx?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
ossmtp.ocx is used by 'SMTP Control'. This is an application created by 'OstroSoft'.
If you no longer use SMTP Control, you can permanently remove this software and thus ossmtp.ocx from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find SMTP Control in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is ossmtp.ocx 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 ossmtp.ocx giving me errors?
Most ossmtp 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 OstroSoft website for the latest SMTP Control update.
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