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Mqsvc.exe: What Is It & Should You Disable It?
This is a file useful to developers and system administrators
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Updated onApril 2, 2024
updated onApril 2, 2024
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The Mqsvc.exe process is a part of the Microsoft Message Queue Server, a service that delivers messages to applications and services.
It is essential for the proper operation of the application, so you should not disable it unless you are sure you don’t need it anymore.
What is the Mqsvc EXE file?
Microsoft message queue is a messaging system that allows programs to communicate with each other over a network. While it is a Windows process, it is not necessarily required by everyone.
Audiences that may benefit from this file include:
For a single user who uses their PC for gaming purposes or school work, this is not an essential service and should be disabled, especially if discovered to be causinghigh CPU usage.
What is the Microsoft message queue used for?
Message queueing is an effective method of communication between processes, applications, and machines.
They are designed to be a scalable and reliable way of passing messages between applications and services. Other benefits include:
How can I disable the mqsvc.exe file?
To remove the mqsvc.exe file, you first need to determine whether it is a legitimate Windows file. Here’s how:
1. Use the Task Manager
2. Run DISM and SFC scans
You should know there is a more reliable method of this process, and that is a handythird-party repair tool.
3. Scan for viruses
Solutions 2 and 3 are for scenarios where you found the mqsvc.exe file in a different location or other instances of the file with different file extension names.
That’s all we had for this article, but be sure to check out our other guide on thebootstrapper.exe fileand whether you should disable it on your PC.
We’d love your thoughts on how you use this file. If you do, leave us a comment down below.
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Claire Moraa
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Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
