• Properties:

• System Process: No
• Background Process: Yes
• Application Process:Yes
• Common Path:
  C:\ WINDOWS\ System32\ P2P Networking\ P2P Networking.exe
• Uses Network:No
• Uses Internet:Yes

Description:

The p2p networking.exe process renders an exclusive function to Kazaa, a popular peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing client. This application operates as soon as the system establishes a stable connection to the Internet. The process p2p networking.exe perpetrates the P2P sharing principle by allowing users to download files from one another, as long as the files are within a particular folder, open to sharing.

The file p2p networking.exe is not the lone executable file within Kazaa, but is an essential component in the said program. This process observes the common selections the user makes from the search results of recent sessions. These results would be analyzed by the system; following the common trend the user has been displaying in his/her normal searches and activities. With this info, the application is able to suggest related choices to the user via the applications main interface, taking into consideration the users particular search history and preferences.

The p2p networking.exe file is not only beneficial for the user but also for the developers of the file sharing application as well. With its monitoring function, the developer can track and identify by IP, illegal downloaders and users who violate the primary terms of use and agreement.

Though the p2p networking.exe file comes in a bundle upon the installation of Kazaa, this process can be installed manually under a separate installation operation. This file plays an important role in the PeerEnabler feature of the program.

Recommendations:

This is a safe process. There is no necessity to remove this process from your system or change it in any way.