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What is cpbrwtch.exe
The Cookie Pal software implements the cpbrwtch.exe process into the Windows-based system as one of its component files, and this process is responsible for assisting the Cookie Pal program in integrating its user website and application selection functionalities. This means the cpbrwtch.exe process is activated by the Cookie Pal software to perform specific operations that are required to implement its embedded features for allowing the user to choose which websites and online applications may insert Internet cookies into the system, and to list down suspicious sites and Web programs that should be blocked from doing so. The Cookie Pal software is classified as an Internet cookie management and monitoring tool, and this software is packaged as a legitimate Browser Helper Object (BHO) program that can be integrated into supported Web browsers like Internet Explorer, and into Windows applications that handle Internet cookies, such as Outlook, Windows Media Player and Outlook Express among others. The cpbrwtch.exe file is placed in the system upon the installation of the Cookie Pal software, which is also embedded with customization options that can allow users to synch this application with other Windows programs that may require Internet cookie management and monitoring functionalities.
How can I stop cpbrwtch.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. cpbrwtch.exe. is used by Cookie Pal, If you shut down cpbrwtch.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop cpbrwtch.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Cookie Pal, 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 Cookie Pal, 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 cpbrwtch.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 cpbrwtch.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if cpbrwtch.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 cpbrwtch.exe, belongs to, in this case Cookie Pal