The file xboxstat.exe is from the software which is Microsoft Xbox (version 360 Accessories). This software was made and developed by the Microsoft Corporation. This file is a part of the driver for the Xbox 360 wireless gaming pad. The file can be usually found in the C:\Program Files and has the known file size of 734,263 bytes in the Hard Disk Drive (HDD). But the file size may vary when used in different version of Operating System. Such Systems are the Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. The file xboxstat.exe does not belong to the Windows Core system file but is a certified trusted file from a trusted company (Microsoft). This means that this file is not recommended to be removed for it will cause malfunction in the Xbox 360. However, the user may have the option to remove the file by removing the entire software in which the file is associated with.
How can I stop xboxstat.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. xboxstat.exe. is used by Xbox, If you shut down xboxstat.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop xboxstat.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Xbox, 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 Xbox, 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 xboxstat.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 xboxstat.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if xboxstat.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 xboxstat.exe, belongs to, in this case Xbox