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bagent.exe

Associated Program: Quicken Updater
Programm Category: Personal Finance Management Tool

What is  bagent.exe

The bagent.exe file is an executable file which is used by the Quicken Updater to perform scheduled updates and will automatically download and install the updates into the computer system. It is a personal finance management tool developed by the Intuit Inc. that provides solutions for financial and tax preparation. It is also used in small business services for accountants and individuals. The bagent.exe is needed to maintain the Quicken from updating. If the process is being stopped from the computer system, Quicken updater will stop functioning. The file bagent.exe is considered to be a safe process and will support the Quicken Updater by bringing up its visible window and will display information regarding the current status of the parent program. The file has a visible window wherein the user can manipulate the behavior of the Quicken Updater. The file is located in the C:\Program files and it is not a part of the Windows operating system. Terminating the bagent.exe process is not necessary if the user is using the Quicken application, but the user may have the option of removing or uninstalling the whole process using the add or remove programs located in the control panel of the Windows.

How can I stop bagent.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. bagent.exe. is used by Quicken Updater, If you shut down bagent.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop bagent.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Quicken Updater, 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?

ReviverSoft Security Verdict

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed bagent.exe




What is a process and how do they affect my computer?

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Quicken Updater, 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 bagent.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 bagent.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if bagent.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 bagent.exe, belongs to, in this case Quicken Updater

About Mark Beare

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