Associated Program:
NB Probe by ASUS Tek Compter, Inc.
Programm Category:
Diagnostic Software
What is nbprobe.exe
The process nbprobe.exe is associated with the application NB Probe which is manufactured by ASUS Tek Computer Inc., a computer manufacturer from Taiwan. The program has the main function of monitoring the computer's performance. This program is does not come pre-installed in ASUS manufactured computers and laptops, and is available to download from their site, or in some cases, part of the accompanying Recovery DVD-ROM. Upon, installment, the software monitors the computer for various performance indicators. The probe is very extensive, and includes some often ignored indicators like CPU temperature, CPU fan usage measured in RPM (revolutions per minute) and CPU processing speed. It also checks on available storage space on every hard drive. The software has more to offer in a user-friendly interface. NB Probe is compatible with Windows XP and other later versions.
How can I stop nbprobe.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. nbprobe.exe. is used by NB Probe by ASUS Tek Compter, Inc., If you shut down nbprobe.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop nbprobe.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is NB Probe by ASUS Tek Compter, Inc., 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 NB Probe by ASUS Tek Compter, Inc., 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 nbprobe.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 nbprobe.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if nbprobe.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 nbprobe.exe, belongs to, in this case NB Probe by ASUS Tek Compter, Inc.