The file motivesb.exe is not part of Windows, but is instead installed through a CD installer given to customers, by various broadband Internet Service Providers. The file performs a variety of tasks, but its main function is to troubleshoot connection issues, configuration problems, and basically, try to resolve service issues automatically. However, some users found the file to be a security risk where their privacy is concerned, because the file was found to communicate with the service provider the user’s browsing activity, and most of the time without the user’s knowledge or approval. There have also been reports of computer freezes, and in some instances, reboots without being prompted by the user. A “kernel 32” error has also been encountered on several occasions, specifically during the startup process. In view of this, a good number of users choose to disable the process to avoid system issues. The process name of the file is Motive SmartBridge.
How can I stop motivesb.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. motivesb.exe. is used by MotiveSmartBridge, If you shut down motivesb.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop motivesb.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is MotiveSmartBridge, 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.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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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 MotiveSmartBridge, 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 motivesb.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 motivesb.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if motivesb.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 motivesb.exe, belongs to, in this case MotiveSmartBridge