Associated Program:
Comodo Backup and Comodo Backup Service Application
Programm Category:
Tools, Utilities, and Drivers Software
What is cmdbksvc.exe
The cmdbksvc.exe process is an executable component file of the Comodo Backup software, which is a Windows program classified as a data backup application developed with a set of features that can allow users to create backup copies of their files and folders, automatically save these backup copies in predesignated local disks, remote servers via FTP and in writeable optical media disks like CDs and DVDs, and to schedule automatic data backups as a Windows service that runs in the background. The Comodo Backup software also enables users to receive email notifications about completed backup schedules and to store backup copies in an online storage space provided by Comodo as a service. The cmdbksvc.exe process is specifically deployed into the system by the Comodo Backup software as the executable program dispatcher file of the Comodo Backup Service application, which is a small program built into the Comodo Backup software, and this application operates as a background process while the Comodo Backup software is actively running in the system, so as to assist in the implementation of data backup tasks scheduled by the user, if any. The cmdbksvc.exe file is placed in the system upon the installation of the Comodo Backup software.
How can I stop cmdbksvc.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. cmdbksvc.exe. is used by Comodo Backup and Comodo Backup Service Application, If you shut down cmdbksvc.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop cmdbksvc.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Comodo Backup and Comodo Backup Service Application, 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 Comodo Backup and Comodo Backup Service Application, 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 cmdbksvc.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 cmdbksvc.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if cmdbksvc.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 cmdbksvc.exe, belongs to, in this case Comodo Backup and Comodo Backup Service Application