The file associated with the process MaxBackServiceInt Module is maxbackserviceint.exe. This is an executable file that is part of the Maxtor Backup software. The backup service file is located in the Program Files folder, specifically saved as C:\Program Files\Maxtor\Maxtor Backup\maxbackserviceint.exe. The software installs an application that will enable users to backup their files on their Maxtor HDD, in quick and easy steps, i.e. one-click backup service launch. The file’s size is between 180 and 184 KB. Upon inspecting your Program Files folder, you will not see the file stored here. This is because the file is a hidden file. The process runs as a background service. This is however, not an essential Windows system file so it up to users’ choice whether to terminate the background task or leave it alone. The user should know that disabling drivers will affect the devices that the drivers installed. Check system functions upon disabling the file, and if nothing is amiss, user may leave the file disabled.
How can I stop maxbackserviceint.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. maxbackserviceint.exe. is used by MaxBackServiceInt Module, If you shut down maxbackserviceint.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop maxbackserviceint.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is MaxBackServiceInt Module, 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 MaxBackServiceInt Module, 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 maxbackserviceint.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 maxbackserviceint.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if maxbackserviceint.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 maxbackserviceint.exe, belongs to, in this case MaxBackServiceInt Module