Associated Program:
DellSupport or Dell Support Service
Programm Category:
Utilities and Operating System Software
What is brkrsvc.exe
Known by the service name Gteko BrkrSvc Application or DSBrokerService, the process brkrsvc.exe is an example of an executable (EXE) file, and is a part of the program called DellSupport or Dell Support or Dell Support Service, which is developed by Dell, Inc. Dell Support or Dell Support Service is a type of software that is pre-installed in most models of Dell computers, including laptops and notebooks, which is designed to allow a user get instant and quick support or help regarding some program issues. As already downloaded, brkrsvc.exe is among the components that are installed onto the computer, where it is stored on a file folder location, registered into the Windows registry, and then run in the background. In addition, this digitally signed (Dell Inc. - VeriSign Time Stamping Services Signer) module is compatible with all or most versions of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, or Windows operating systems, or Windows OS, including Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows ME.
How can I stop brkrsvc.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. brkrsvc.exe. is used by DellSupport or Dell Support Service, If you shut down brkrsvc.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop brkrsvc.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is DellSupport or Dell Support Service, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as DellSupport or Dell Support Service, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is brkrsvc.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if brkrsvc.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if brkrsvc.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that brkrsvc.exe, belongs to, in this case DellSupport or Dell Support Service