The file cmbatt.sys is a Windows driver which enables the computer to communicate with hardware to other connected devices. This file is also known as Control Method Battery Driver which is a part of the Microsoft Control battery driver system that belongs to Microsoft ACPI Control Method Battery Driver from the trusted company of the Microsoft. This is a part of the Windows system file wherein the user could have the opportunity to manipulate its behavior. The file has no visible window, but this could be removed or uninstalled using the Add/Remove program services located in the control Panel or through the use of other programs. The file can be found in the C:\Windows\System32\drivers folder with a known file size of 14,080 bytes in Windows 7 and Windows XP operating systems. The cmbatt.sys file is categorized under the operating systems and updates and runs with the following versions of Windows: NT 4, 98, 2000, and XP
How can I stop cmbatt.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. cmbatt.sys. is used by Microsoft, If you shut down cmbatt.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop cmbatt.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft, 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 Microsoft, 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 cmbatt.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 cmbatt.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if cmbatt.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 cmbatt.sys, belongs to, in this case Microsoft