What Is nmsd.exe? Is It A Virus Or Malware? Uninstall?

What is nmsd.exe?

nmsd.exe is an executable exe file which belongs to the nmsd.exe process which comes along with the Creo Elements/Pro Release Software developed by Creo Elements/Pro Schools Edition Release software developer.

If the nmsd.exe process running in the Windows Operating system is important, then you should be careful while deleting it. Sometimes nmsd.exe process might be using CPU or GPU too much. If it is malware or a virus, it might be running in the background without you knowing it.

The .exe extension of the nmsd.exe file specifies that it is an executable file for Windows Operating Systems like Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.

Malware and viruses are also transmitted through exe files. So we must be sure before running any unknown executable file on our computers or laptops.

Now we will check if the nmsd.exe file is a virus or malware. Whether it should be deleted to keep your computer safe? Read more below.

Is nmsd.exe safe to run? Is it a virus or malware?

Let’s check the location of this exe file to determine whether this is legit software or a virus. The location of this file and dangerous rating is.

File Location / Rating: C:Program FilesPTCCreo 2.0Common FilesM070x86e_win64nms

To check whether the exe file is legit you can start the Task Manager. Then click on the columns field and add Verified Signer as one of the columns.

Now, look at the Verified Signer value for nmsd.exe process if it says “Unable to verify” then the file may be a virus.

File Name	nmsd.exe
Software Developer	Creo Elements/Pro Schools Edition Release
File Type	EXE
File Location	C:Program FilesPTCCreo 2.0Common FilesM070x86e_win64nms
Software	Creo Elements/Pro Release

 

Over All Ratings for nmsd.exe : 4/5

Next, check the developer of nmsd.exe. If the developer of the software is legitimate, then it is not a virus or malware. If the developer is not listed or seems suspicious, you can remove it using the uninstall program.

Based on our analysis, we have displayed our result of whether this nmsd file is a virus or malware below.

How to check if nmsd.exe is a security issue?

We also recommend using the Security task manager application to find which processes are unwanted in your Windows computer and can be a security issue. Here is how you can find whether nmsd.exe is a security threat using the Security Task Manager application.

1. Download the Security Task Manager application and install it on your computer.
2. Run it as administrator. It will now show all the applications that are running on your computer.
3. Now it will show the Rating, file location, company, and product name for each process.
4. Now click on the rating column to sort based on ratings.
5. You will now see which process has the worst rating easily so can decide nmsd.exe is given a bad rating or not easily.
6. You will also find whether the nmsd.exe process is important or not with this feature. Here is a screenshot of the software running on our windows computer.

How To Remove or Uninstall nmsd.exe

To remove nmsd.exe from your computer do the following steps one by one. This will uninstall nmsd.exe if it was part of the software installed on your computer.

1. If the file is part of a software program, then it will also have an uninstall program. Then you can run the Uninstaller located at directory like C:Program Files>Creo Elements/Pro Schools Edition Release>Creo Elements/Pro Release >nmsd.exe> nmsd.exe_uninstall.exe.
2. Or the nmsd.exe was installed using the Windows Installer then to uninstall it Go to System Settings and open Add Or Remove Programs Option.
3. Then Search for nmsd.exe or the software name Creo Elements/Pro Release in the search bar or try out the developer name Creo Elements/Pro Schools Edition Release.
4. Then click on it and select the Uninstall Program option to remove nmsd.exe file from your computer. Now the software Creo Elements/Pro Release program along with the file nmsd.exe will be removed from your computer.

How do I stop nmsd.exe process?

In order to stop the nmsd.exe process from running you either have to uninstall the program associated with the file or if it’s a virus or malware, remove it using a Malware and Virus removal tool.

Is nmsd.exe a Virus or Malware?

As per the information we have the nmsd.exe is not a Virus or Malware. But a good file might be infected with malware or a virus to disguise itself.

Is nmsd.exe causing High Disk Usage?

You can find this by opening the Task Manager application (Right-click on Windows Taskbar and choose Task Manager) and clicking on the Disk option at the top to sort and find out the disk usage of nmsd.exe.

Is nmsd.exe causing High CPU Usage?

You can find this by opening the Task Manager application and finding the nmsd process and checking the CPU usage percentage.

How to check GPU Usage of nmsd.exe?

To check nmsd.exe GPU usage. Open the Task Manager window and look for the nmsd.exe process in the name column and check the GPU usage column.

I hope you were able to learn more about the nmsd.exe file and how to remove it. Also, share this article on social media if you find it helpful.

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