The mfebopk.sys file is deployed as a system component process of certain software products from McAfee, which are mostly system security applications and Internet privacy tools. The mfebopk.sys process specifically serves as one of the components used by the Buffer Overflow Protection Driver module, which is a set of functionalities that are integrated into supported McAfee system security applications and Internet privacy programs. The main function of the mfebopk.sys file and the Buffer Overflow Protection Driver module is to monitor the data buffering activity of the associated McAfee software, in order to implement certain solutions for preventing buffer stack overflow when needed. The mfebopk.sys file contains sequential lines of commands and application-specific directives as well as modular resource references that are encoded with program logic compilation specifications normally used for files saved in the SYS format.
How can I stop mfebopk.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. mfebopk.sys. is used by McAfee Buffer Overflow Protection Driver Module, If you shut down mfebopk.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop mfebopk.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is McAfee Buffer Overflow Protection Driver Module, 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 McAfee Buffer Overflow Protection Driver Module, 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 mfebopk.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 mfebopk.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if mfebopk.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 mfebopk.sys, belongs to, in this case McAfee Buffer Overflow Protection Driver Module