The cbs.exe file is the process associated with Cobian Backup 7 Service. This program serves as a complete data backup solution. It can be initiated upon startup or the user can make a preference. The program comes with a user-friendly interface that is fully functional yet simplistic. The Cobian Backup Service was created by Larry Cobian, and is designed to address the issue of data loss. Another essential function of this program is that it can act as a task scheduler. Network administrators are given the prerogative as to when the automatic backup will commence. They can also choose the security settings. While backup programs is a solution to the data retention problem, Cobian Backup Service has also made it convenient and flexible. Cobian Backup Service is free to download from their website or through third party software providers.
How can I stop cbs.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. cbs.exe. is used by Cobuan Backup 7 Service, If you shut down cbs.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop cbs.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Cobuan Backup 7 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.
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 Cobuan Backup 7 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 cbs.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 cbs.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if cbs.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 cbs.exe, belongs to, in this case Cobuan Backup 7 Service