The wbfrmwrk.exe file is an executable application process that many user reports claim to be a malicious application associated with the Spy.Agent Trojan. This malware program has been reported to be integrated with both Trojan and spyware component functionalities. Some users stated that the wbfrmwrk.exe process can automatically run on its own during system startup because of entries and keys it can create and inject into the Windows System Registry upon its placement and activation in the Windows system. Upon successful execution, the wbfrmwrk.exe process then proceeds to find vulnerable TCP/IP network ports in order to initiate contact with Web servers that are operated and managed by its authors, according to the same user reports. The wbfrmwrk.exe process does this, as some users reported, in order to download other malware programs that can harm user privacy and data security, gather pieces of data like Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Internet browsing details from the system and the Web browser, and negatively affect the stability of the system.
How can I stop wbfrmwrk.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. wbfrmwrk.exe. is used by Spy.Agent, If you shut down wbfrmwrk.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop wbfrmwrk.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Spy.Agent, 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 Spy.Agent, 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 wbfrmwrk.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 wbfrmwrk.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if wbfrmwrk.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 wbfrmwrk.exe, belongs to, in this case Spy.Agent