What is "Microsoft .NET Framework NGEN v2.0.50727_X86" in my Windows 7 service list? And how is "Microsoft .NET Framework NGEN v2.0.50727_X86" service related to mscorsvw.exe?

"Microsoft .NET Framework NGEN v2.0.50727_X86" is a service is provided by mscorsvw.exe EXE file.

Detailed information on "Microsoft .NET Framework NGEN v2.0.50727_X86" service:

Service name: clr_optimization_v2.0.50727_32
Display name: Microsoft .NET Framework NGEN v2.0.50727_X86
Execution command: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\mscorsvw.exe
Start type: Manual
Service status: Stopped
Dependencies: None

"Microsoft .NET Framework NGEN v2.0.50727_X86" service is provided by an EXE file called: mscorsvw.exe:

Name: mscorsvw.exe
Location: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\mscorsvw.exe
Description: .NET Runtime Optimization Service
File version: 2.0.50727.4927
Size: 64.8 KB (66,384 bytes)
Modified: Wednesday, June 10, 2009, 5:23:09 PM
Product name: Microsoft .NET Framework
Vendor: Microsoft Corporation

Disabling "Microsoft .NET Framework NGEN v2.0.50727_X86" service may cause issues when running Windows 7 system.

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