A file from a security software called spbbcdrv.sys is an executable file also known as SPBBC Driver. This process is bundled with the software 32bir Symantec Endpoint Protection which is officially owned by Symantec. This process file is typically found in the C: under the program files folder and can be located in the common file folder. This process has the file size of 341,096 bytes, but the size may vary on different version of Microsoft Windows Operating System such as Window XP, Window Vista and Window 7. This file is a Verisign signed file which literally means that this file is belonging to one to the trusted companies of Microsoft Corporation and has the certificate of a trust worthy company. The process is recommended not to be removed by the user however the user may have the option to remove the process by removing completely the entire software namely SPBBC. This can be done through the use to the Add/remove programs utility located in the control panel of the Microsoft Window Operating system.
How can I stop spbbcdrv.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. spbbcdrv.sys. is used by SPBBC Driver , If you shut down spbbcdrv.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop spbbcdrv.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is SPBBC Driver , 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 SPBBC Driver , 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 spbbcdrv.sys 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 spbbcdrv.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if spbbcdrv.sys. 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 spbbcdrv.sys, belongs to, in this case SPBBC Driver