bwproxy.exe
bwproxy.exe
Process name: proxy
Application using this process: BackWeb Ltd. proxy
File location: C:\Program Files\f-secure\fspmp\bin
Recommended: Check your system for bwproxy.exe problems
What is bwproxy.exe doing on my computer?
bwproxy.exe is a process belonging to BackWeb Ltd. proxy from BackWeb Ltd..
Non-system processes like bwproxy.exe originate from software you installed on your system. Since most applications store data on your hard disk and in your system's registry, it is likely that your computer has suffered fragmentation and accumulated invalid entries which can affect your PC's performance.
In Windows Task Manager, you can see what CPU, memory, disk and network utilization is causing the proxy process. To access the Task Manager, hold down the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time. These three buttons are located on the far left of your keyboard.
The bwproxy.exe is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software BackWeb Ltd. proxy on your PC, the commands contained in bwproxy.exe will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a proxy process (also called a task).
Is bwproxy.exe harmful?
bwproxy.exe has not been assigned a security rating yet. The bwproxy.exe file should be located in the folder C:\Program Files\f-secure\fspmp\bin. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove bwproxy.exe?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
bwproxy.exe is used by 'BackWeb Ltd. proxy'. This is an application created by 'BackWeb Ltd.'.
If you no longer use BackWeb Ltd. proxy, you can permanently remove this software and thus bwproxy.exe from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find BackWeb Ltd. proxy in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is bwproxy.exe CPU intensive?
This process is not considered CPU intensive. However, running too many processes on your system may affect your PC’s performance. To reduce system overload, you can use the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (MSConfig) or the Windows Task Manager to manually find and disable processes that launch upon start-up.
Use the Windows Resource Monitor to find out which processes and applications write/read the most on the hard drive, send the most data to the Internet, or use the most memory. To access the Resource Monitor, press the key combination Windows key + R and then enter 'resmon'.
Why is bwproxy.exe giving me errors?
Most bwproxy issues are caused by the application executing the process. The surest way to fix these errors is to update or uninstall this application. Therefore, please search the BackWeb Ltd. website for the latest BackWeb Ltd. proxy update.
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