The file also bcm4sbxp.sys is also known as the Broadcom Corporation NDIS (version 5.1 ethernet driver) which literally belongs to the software called Broadcom. The software is owned and developed by the Broadcom company. The file bcm4sbxp.sys is typically found in the C:\Windows\System32\drivers and has the file size of 44,928 bytes. The size may vary when used on different versions of Operating system such as Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. The file can be started and ceased from the Services situated in the Control Panel of the Microsoft Operating System. The file process is not visible but is a trust worthy file from the Microsoft Corporation. Removing the file is not recommended although it is not a Windows core system file. However, the user may always have the option to remove the process file by removing the entire software called Broadcom 440x 10/100 or B44Inst to give way for other priority processes and helps to speed up the computer with lower Random Access Memory. The removal can be done by the use of the Add/Remove Software located in the Control Panel of the Microsoft Operating system.
How can I stop bcm4sbxp.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. bcm4sbxp.sys. is used by Broadcom Corporation, If you shut down bcm4sbxp.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop bcm4sbxp.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Broadcom Corporation, 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 Broadcom Corporation, 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 bcm4sbxp.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 bcm4sbxp.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if bcm4sbxp.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 bcm4sbxp.sys, belongs to, in this case Broadcom Corporation