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What does the TMBMSRV.exe file do?

The TMBMSRV.exe process is also known as Manages the Trend Micro unauthorized change prevention feature and is a part of Trend Micro AEGIS. This software is produced by Trend Micro (www.trendmicro.com). An outdated or faulty version of TMBMSRV.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:

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What you should know about TMBMSRV.exe TMBMSRV.exe

TMBMSRV.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. TMBMSRV.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files". Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 345,424 bytes (28% of all these files), 346,672 bytes, 573,488 bytes or, as the case may be, 571,936 bytes.
It was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. This particular software does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. There is no internal description of the file. TMBMSRV.exe is capable of supervise programs. For this reason, 43% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.

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 TMBMSRV.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 TMBMSRV?

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Absolutely essential for Trend Micro's Security Software (further information...)
Steven L. Edwards
It hogs 25% of my CPU according to Task Manager in Windows XP
Adam S
essential for Windows [Trend Micro]
Arthur
Trend Micro Manager Server process. Background service installed by the Trend Micro security products (Antivirus, Internet Security, Firewall) and whose role is to monitor any unauthorized attempt by a virus or other malware, to tamper with any of the Trend Micro programs and files in order to compromise your PC and open a door through the security of your PC. (further information...)
Thomas

Summary: 5 users consider TMBMSRV.exe essential and should not be removed. 2 users consider it harmless. For this reason, one user has already deleted TMBMSRV.exe. source: file.net

How to uninstall Trend Micro AEGIS

To remove TMBMSRV.exe from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.

  1. Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
  2. Type 'uninstall'.
  3. Click Add or remove programs.
  4. Now locate Trend Micro AEGIS in the list of displayed applications.
  5. Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
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How to check if TMBMSRV.exe (TMBMSRV.exe) 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 TMBMSRV.exe. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: TMBMSRV.exe 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 TMBMSRV.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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