rds.exe
rds.exe
Process name: OmniBack II Raima Database Server
Application using this process: HP`s OpenView OmniBack
Recommended: Check your system for rds.exe problems
What is rds.exe doing on my computer?
rds.exe is a process associated with the OmniBack II Raima Database Server from HP. This is a critical process and should not be terminated. Note: rds.exe can also be associated with the TrojanSpy.Win32.Delf Keylogger. This malicious process allows attackers to access your computer, stealing passwords and personal data.
Non-system processes like rds.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 OmniBack II Raima Database Server 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 rds.exe is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software HP`s OpenView OmniBack on your PC, the commands contained in rds.exe will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a OmniBack II Raima Database Server process (also called a task).
Is rds.exe harmful?
This process is considered safe. It is unlikely to pose any harm to your system.
Can I stop or remove rds.exe?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
rds.exe is used by 'HP`s OpenView OmniBack'. This is an application created by 'HP'.
If you no longer use HP`s OpenView OmniBack, you can permanently remove this software and thus rds.exe from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find HP`s OpenView OmniBack in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is rds.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 rds.exe giving me errors?
Most rds 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 HP website for the latest HP`s OpenView OmniBack update.
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