confsvr.exe
What is confsvr.exe?
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Windows Process Description:
The process confsvr.exe is the Gearbox software of NTL (the former name of Virgin Media Inc.) that is used in configuring the internet connections of the NTL World software. The process confsvr.exe works like an Internet connection wizard but uses the dial up connection details that are supplied by Virgin Media.
Virgin Media Inc. is a UK based company that offers services related to Internet, television, mobile phones and fixed-line telephones. These four services that Virgin Media offers are more commonly known as the "quad play" - making Virgin Media the first "quadruple play" media company in the United Kingdom. Virgin media has provided broadband services using Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications (DOCSIS) cable modems, which permit the added high-speed data transmission using existing Cable TV systems or CATV. Cable TV operators use the hybrid fiber coaxial infrastructure which allows them to establish Internet access.
The process confsvr.exe has low memory usage. The confsvr.exe file is located in the Program Files folder. This process performs configuration procedures and it is very important for the confsvr.exe process to work properly every time a user opens it. The confsvr.exe file should not be removed from its original location because this process may be working with some other files in order for it to perform its tasks. With the confsvr.exe process, internet connections under the NTL World /Virgin Media services can be properly and accurately monitored, configured and maintained.
There are some malicious applications that are capable of copying the process confsvr.exe in order to use the filename as a disguise. These unwanted files make use of this process in order to gain access to your system, thus causing probable security breaches. It is highly recommended that before executing certain files such as the confsvr.exe process, be sure to check the files current location. The fake confsvr.exe usually resides in the Windows folder and it has abnormal virtual memory consumption. It is also recommended that you perform regular system scans using your updated anti-malware tool.
Author: Virgin Media Inc..
Author URL: http://www.virginmedia.com/
Part Of: Gearbox
Memory Usage: Low since the process confsvr.exe consumes around 600kb of virtual memory when running.
System Process: No
Application: Yes
Background Process: No
Uses Network: No
Uses Internet: Yes
Hardware Related: No
Common Path: C:\Program Files\Gearbox Connection Kit\ bin\
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