A process that runs as COM Server wrapper for VxBlockDLL is installed with the software for VxBlock COM Server. Licensed under Sonic Solutions, the file can be found in C:\Program Files\Common Files\PX Storage Engine\ vxblockserver.exe,C:\Documents and Setting\ vxblockserver.exe, or in C:\Windows\System 32\ vxblockserver.exe. It is not known what the process actually does, with regards to its specific functions that pertain to the COM Server; except that it helps in managing the server. Its approximate file size is 110.48 KB, and is a digitally-signed file. The file has not been reported as a malicious file, but there were reports of CPU hogging. In such cases, users have to manually set its priority to Low in order to save on resources. There have also been reports of error messages displayed, commonly in the form of “vxblockserver.exe not found” and “cannot start application because a required component vxblockserver.exe is missing.” In such cases, users found registry keys or .dll modules were altered or missing.
How can I stop vxblockserver.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. vxblockserver.exe. is used by VxBlock COM Server, If you shut down vxblockserver.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop vxblockserver.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is VxBlock COM Server, 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 VxBlock COM Server, 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 vxblockserver.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 vxblockserver.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if vxblockserver.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 vxblockserver.exe, belongs to, in this case VxBlock COM Server