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Process-info.org contains a growing database of executable processes (mostly with .EXE extension) and DLL libraries. You can search for processes through search box or navigate alphabeticaly by starting letter of process name.

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w3wp.exe

ISS Application Pool Process

Brief description of process

w3wp.exe process is part of the Microsoft Windows Server operating system with Internet Information Technology Services (ISS). The process is called ISS Application Pool Process. The process is important for the smooth running of Microsoft Windows Server and usually allocates large amounts of resources. It is not recommended to shut w3wp.exe down.

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w3wp.exe

Reported as Virus

No

Reported as Trojan Horse

No

Reported as Spyware, Adware

No

Developer

Microsoft

Part of

Microsoft Web Server

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