Associated Program:
Backup Component or Backup Shell or Norton 360
Programm Category:
Security Software
What is bushell.dll
The bushell.dll process is known as Backup Shell, and an essential part of the program Backup Component, also called Backup Shell, or Norton 360, which is designed and released by Symantec Corporation. The Backup Shell or Backup Component application is technically a part of the security program Norton Internet Security, or Norton 360, which is used to protect the Windows computer against malware, spyware, viruses, and Trojans. Also, the bushell.dll file is responsible in executing other modules that are exclusively encoded to scan and remove malicious files, block dangerous sites, filter email spam, control firewall setting, and avoid phishing. With that said, bushell.dll is a very important DLL component (with a digital signature), that must not be terminated, as it can disable the main function of the program, and not be effective in removing unnecessary and unwanted threats of the PC.
How can I stop bushell.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. bushell.dll. is used by Backup Component or Backup Shell or Norton 360, If you shut down bushell.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop bushell.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Backup Component or Backup Shell or Norton 360, 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 Backup Component or Backup Shell or Norton 360, 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 bushell.dll 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 bushell.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if bushell.dll. 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 bushell.dll, belongs to, in this case Backup Component or Backup Shell or Norton 360