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