What does the bgsvcgen.exe file do?
The bgsvcgen.exe process is also known as B's Recorder GOLD Service Library and is a part of B's Recorder GOLD9 or, as the case may be, B's Recorder GOLD8. This software is produced by B.H.A (www.bhacorp.com) or, as the case may be, SOURCENEXT. An outdated or faulty version of bgsvcgen.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- B's Recorder GOLD service Library has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- B's Recorder GOLD service Library has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- bgsvcgen.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module bgsvcgen.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about bgsvcgen.exe B's Recorder GOLD service Library
bgsvcgen.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. Bgsvcgen.exe is found in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 86,016 bytes (42% of all these files), 145,504 bytes, 139,264 bytes, 118,784 bytes or, as the case may be, 122,512 bytes.
It is the service "bgsvcgen".
This process does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. Bgsvcgen.exe does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system. The bgsvcgen file can be found in the Windows folder; however, it is not a Windows system file.
For this reason, 39% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
A bgsvcgen.exe file has a 36% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of C:\Windows. In this case, the file size is usually 145,504 bytes (55% of all these files), 139,264 bytes or, as the case may be, 118,784 bytes. The bgsvcgen file is not part of the Windows operating system. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. The original file has a digital certificate (see its file properties). It contains a digital signature from Verisign, a subsidiary of Symantec. Verisign thereby confirms this file's authenticity and integrity.
If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves bgsvcgen.exe. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.
What do other computer users say about bgsvcgen?
It's part of XVID DVD encoding software redTed | |
DVD recording library, installed by various programs with DVD writing support such as TMPGEncDVDAuthor3. May in some (rare) cases cause problems with other DVD writing software. Grossibaer | |
It's possible that it is installed on your machine via 'TMPGEnc DVD Authorr3 with DivX Authoring' as a disc-writing service. (further information...) TIBS | |
it seems to belong to nero burning software | |
its a part of TMPGEnc DVD Author program. it is NOT dangerous. LuftWaffe |
Summary: 5 users consider bgsvcgen.exe essential and should not be removed. One user considers it harmless. source: file.net
How to uninstall B's Recorder GOLD9 or B's Recorder GOLD8
To remove B's Recorder GOLD service Library from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type 'uninstall'.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate B's Recorder GOLD9 or B's Recorder GOLD8 in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.


How to check if bgsvcgen.exe (B's Recorder GOLD service Library) was uninstalled completely
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of B's Recorder GOLD service Library. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: B's Recorder GOLD service Library or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.
Last but not least
If Windows is not working properly, startup is slow, or bgsvcgen.exe is causing problems, a good Windows diagnostic tool may help. This is especially effective when it comes to older computers that have accumulated vast quantities of "garbage data" as the result of many software installs and uninstalls.
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