Supbackground.exe launches the software Samsung Update Plus. Samsung Update Plus caters to the need of computer users who wants to keep their computer and software updated. The supbackground.exe file serves as a tool to monitor updates which are available and to install these updates on the computer with a no difficulty at all. It is necessary for the safety and stability of the computer to check regularly for updates involving the operating system and the device drivers because it ensures the best performance of the system. The software also automates the search and installation process. Supbackground.exe provides Samsung Update Plus with an interface which allows the user to search for updates and to choose which one he or she wants to install. The user will also be notified when the updates have to be installed separately. The user can also specify what day the software will search for updates and to install them.
How can I stop supbackground.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. supbackground.exe. is used by Samsung Update Plus, If you shut down supbackground.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop supbackground.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Samsung Update Plus, 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 Samsung Update Plus, 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 supbackground.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 supbackground.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if supbackground.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 supbackground.exe, belongs to, in this case Samsung Update Plus