The fsbwsys.exe file is the process fsbwsys that is used by the application F-Secure Anti-Virus Client created by F-Secure Corporation.There is no visible window for this program. It is not a system-process. It originates from the program installed in the system. It is not a core file for Windows that means the operating system can run without requiring this process. It can record inputs. The fsbwsys.exe file has no digital signature. It automatically starts on services installed and on running processes. F-Secure Anti-Virus Client Security provides protection against new threats. It offers integrated solutions including proactive personal firewall, virus protection, application control software for laptops and desktops and intrusion prevention. It aims to protect your system from online and offline threats that can affect its normal operations.
How can I stop fsbwsys.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. fsbwsys.exe. is used by F-Secure Anti-Virus Client Security, If you shut down fsbwsys.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop fsbwsys.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is F-Secure Anti-Virus Client Security, 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 F-Secure Anti-Virus Client Security, 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 fsbwsys.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 fsbwsys.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if fsbwsys.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 fsbwsys.exe, belongs to, in this case F-Secure Anti-Virus Client Security