The process brwconf.exe is a file that is associated with Worm Warezov Gen, a Worm that is embedded inside an email attachment like documents wherein it distributes itself through infected email networking computers. The brwconf.exe file is considered as an independent computer application that has the capacity to make a copy of it to spread on other systems by the use of a network. The process brwconf.exe is able to cause harm on a Local Area Network that mostly results into a disconnection of all the computers involved. The brwconf.exe application has the ability to download a series of updated files on the Internet prior to the programs installed on the user’s computer without further notice. The module brwconf.exe automatically installs itself making it simultaneously running as the Windows starts, and produces a pop-up message box that acts as a decoy.
How can I stop brwconf.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. brwconf.exe. is used by Worm Warezov Gen, If you shut down brwconf.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop brwconf.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Worm Warezov Gen, 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.
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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 Worm Warezov Gen, 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 brwconf.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 brwconf.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if brwconf.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 brwconf.exe, belongs to, in this case Worm Warezov Gen