The file blackice.exe is a security utility software for the computer. It is also known as BlackICE PC Protection which is a product of the IBM Internet Security Service developed by the IBM company. This file is associated with BlackICE PC Protection software where it helps in protecting the computer system from errors or against harmful intruders like worms, Trojans and viruses. The process acts as the firewall of the computer system which enhances its security by blocking malicious software and programs, and also performs automatic scanning periodically. The user may have the option to set the scanning frequency of his or her choice. The blackice.exe file automatically starts upon the booting process of the Windows and automatically adds itself into the taskbar menu. The file can be found in the C:\Program files\ ISS\ BlackICE\ blackice.exe path. If the file is causing problem in the computer system, the user may have option to remove or uninstall the whole process by using the add or remove programs located in the control panel.
How can I stop blackice.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. blackice.exe. is used by IBM Internet Security Service, If you shut down blackice.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop blackice.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is IBM Internet Security Service, 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 IBM Internet Security Service, 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 blackice.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 blackice.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if blackice.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 blackice.exe, belongs to, in this case IBM Internet Security Service