Created and developed by Microsoft Corporation, clbcatq.dll is the file driver for the COM Services program, the universal language in object creation in the science of computer programming and communication. Clbcatq.dll, also technically called COM Configuration Catalog, is a 32-bit and 64-bit DLL or dynamic-linked library that contains code components used for graphical user interface style applications. Clbcatq.dll is normally located in the C:\WINDOWS\system32 folder. COM Configuration Catalog is a critical and essential component of Windows as it enables interprocessing of communication and dynamic object creation for all programming languages. Clbcatq.dll provides a query interface functionality for COM in order to make casting between different object interfaces possible. Clbcatq.dll is a neutral language that works through machine boundaries in order to implement objects. Clbcatq.dll allows allocation semantics of technical languages. The COM Configuration Catalog is also essential for use in status and error reporting and the dynamic loading of critical components as well.
How can I stop clbcatq.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. clbcatq.dll. is used by CLBCatQ scanner, If you shut down clbcatq.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop clbcatq.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is CLBCatQ scanner, 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 CLBCatQ scanner, 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 clbcatq.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 clbcatq.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if clbcatq.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 clbcatq.dll, belongs to, in this case CLBCatQ scanner