The process file sbdrvdet.exe is an executable file that is located on the “C:\Program Files” subfolder. It has a file size of 45,056 bytes 98% of all occurrences and the rest at 31,242 bytes and 25,600 bytes on both Windows 7 and Windows XP computers. Process sbdrvdet.exe is the creation of Creative Technology for the software Creative Sound Blaster Drive Detector. The software can be found integrated on gaming and audio products. This process can automatically run itself with every Windows start up. It also has a visible window which allows users to see the program running. This process is not a Windows system file but is considered a compressed file. Non-windows system files do not affect the computer’s storage. And since it is a compressed file, it saves space when being uploaded or downloaded from the internet. The associated program to this file can be uninstalled from the computer’s Control Panel in cases where the process becomes a threat to the PC.
How can I stop sbdrvdet.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. sbdrvdet.exe. is used by Creative Sound Blaster Drive Detector, If you shut down sbdrvdet.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop sbdrvdet.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Creative Sound Blaster Drive Detector, 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 Creative Sound Blaster Drive Detector, 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 sbdrvdet.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 sbdrvdet.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if sbdrvdet.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 sbdrvdet.exe, belongs to, in this case Creative Sound Blaster Drive Detector