BitDefender Security Service is the other name of the file vsserv.exe. The file is from the software named Bitdefender. The software bitdefender is owned by the SOFTWIN S.R.L.. This program secures the Personal Computer from any malicious programs which would destroy the data in the Personal Computer and as well as steal information from the Personal Computer (PC). The file can be usually found in the C:\Program Files\Softwin\BitDefender8 or in the C:\Program Files\BullGuard. The file size is usually 3356,872 bytes in the Hard Disk Drive. But, the size may vary when using different versions of Operating System (OS). Examples of these Operating Systems are the Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. The program has the ability to change the behavior of other applications and can even manipulate other programs. This application has also the ability to send data through the open port to Local Area Network or to the Internet.
How can I stop vsserv.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. vsserv.exe. is used by BitDefender, If you shut down vsserv.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop vsserv.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is BitDefender, 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 BitDefender, 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 vsserv.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 vsserv.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if vsserv.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 vsserv.exe, belongs to, in this case BitDefender