msdisrv.exe is an executable file associated with the software KOBIL_MSDI developed by KOBIL Systems. This file is typically located in the directory C:\DATEV\PROGRAMM\B0000404. The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file which can potentially harm your computer.
KOBIL_MSDI is a software application designed for managing secure digital identities. It is used for various security-related tasks such as authentication, digital signatures, and encryption. The software is widely used in industries where data security is paramount, such as banking and finance.
The msdisrv.exe file is a crucial component of the KOBIL_MSDI software. It is responsible for running the program and should not be removed if you are actively using the software. Without this executable file, the software may not function correctly or at all.
While msdisrv.exe is a legitimate file, like any executable, it can potentially be a target for malicious activity. If you suspect that the file has been compromised, or if it's causing issues such as system slowdowns or crashes, it may be necessary to remove it. You should only do this if you're sure it's causing problems and after backing up your data. Always remember to consult with a professional before making significant changes to your system files.
Description: Msdisrv.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The msdisrv.exe file is located in a subfolder of "C:\" (usually C:\DATEV\PROGRAMM\B0000404\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 194,144 bytes (50% of all occurrences), 118,784 bytes or 192,512 bytes.
It is a service, and the service name is KOBIL_MSDI.
The service can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs.
The program is not visible. The msdisrv.exe file is not a Windows system file. The software uses ports to connect to or from a LAN or the Internet.
Msdisrv.exe is able to monitor applications.
Therefore the technical security rating is 70% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as msdisrv.exe. Therefore, you should check the msdisrv.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
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One user thinks msdisrv.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
Best practices for resolving msdisrv issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with msdisrv. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the msdisrv.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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Summary: Average user rating of msdisrv.exe: based on 1 vote with 1 user comment. One user thinks msdisrv.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.