Function of the Windows 32-Bit Message Server

• Microsoft Windows 95
• Microsoft Windows 98

SUMMARY

This article describes the purpose of the Windows 32-bit message server (Msgsrv32.exe).

MORE INFORMATION

Msgsrv32.exe is a program that runs invisibly on the Windows desktop and performs several background functions necessary for Windows operation. These functions include:

• Mediate Plug and Play messages among various parts of the operating system.



• Coordinate automatic responses to Setup programs. This includes checking whether a Setup program has improperly overwritten Windows files, and optionally restoring the Windows versions of those files.



• Display the initial logon dialog box if networking is enabled.



• Play the system startup and shutdown sounds.



• Load installable Windows drivers at startup and unload them at shutdown.



• Run the shell program (usually Explorer.exe) and re-run the shell if it fails to respond.

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