fbism.exe

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Windows Process Description:

The fbism.exe process is a process executed by the Compaq system that manages one of its core applications called the Compaq Restore program. The execution of the fbism.exe process calls the restore files (found in the D: partition of Compaq computers by default) and uses these files to restore the system to factory state with the Compaq system original software. The fbism.exe file, or better known as Compaq's File Based Installer System Manager, manages the restoration components of the system when called to run by the Compaq Recovery CD, a cd containing boot files that comes with the Compaq hardware.

The file fbism.exe is not considered as a Windows core file. The Compaq Restore program is different from that of Microsoft's System Restore integrated by default with the Windows operating systems. Performing the system recovery involving the file fbism.exe will completely reformat the computer hard drive and erase all the user created files in the system. The process fbism.exe is user initiated and can be used to reinstall the operating system, factory installed programs, and device drivers. In addition, before using this procedure, it is highly recommended that all other software, aside from the default programs installed that was not included with the Compaq product, must be prepared for reinstallation. Internet connection must also be ready to acquire or reinstall software updates including all critical Windows operating system updates, virus definition updates, anti-spyware/malware updates and third party software updates. For technical support and forums about the fbism.exe file and the program housing it, users are advised to browse the Hewlett-Packard official website.

Performing the system recovery with the File Based Installer System Manager must be done when the hard disk has been damaged, corrupted or replaced. The software which houses the file fbism.exe is included in the recovery disks available only via mail order to Hewlett-Packard, the distributor of Compaq computers and hardware. Hewlett Packard is a worldwide information technology corporation known for its production of quality printers, personal desktop computers, and networking management technological solutions.

Author: Compaq.

Author URL: http:// www.compaq.com/

Part Of: Compaq Recovery Software

Memory Usage: Low. The fbism.exe process uses 165648 bytes worth of RAM resources.

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