How to remove BANTExt error

The free file information forum can help you find out if BANTExt.sys is a virus, trojan, spyware, adware which you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

BANTExt.sys file information

The process belongs to the software Belarc Advisor or Belarc SMBios Access by unknown.

Description: BANTExt.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers. The file size on Windows XP is 3840 bytes.
The driver can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs. The application has no file description. The program has no visible window. There is no detailed description of this service. BANTExt.sys is not a Windows core file. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. BANTExt.sys seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 43% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as BANTExt.sys, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the BANTExt.sys process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

It is a file that was installed when Belarc Adviser was installed
M H Bell (further information)

Display name for BANTExt.sys is "Belarc SMBios Access"

Affirmative - part of Belarc Systems Advisor
Graham Willson

I use belarc advisor regularly and it is part of the program .
Thomas

Is a installed by Belarc Advisor. Not Dangerous
Phil (further information)

Belarc Advisor's security definitions which includes all Microsoft security bulletins (you installed it!)
Lee (further information)

System imformation. Shows wants on PC.
Paul

Belarc Advisor program installed
Pat

Belarc Advisor's security definitions which includes all Microsoft security bulletins
Rodehard (further information)

Part of Belarc computer hardware/software scanner
Scott (further information)

Belarc system advisor program. Not dangerous (you installed it!)

Summary: 5 users think BANTExt.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 5 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think BANTExt.sys is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 1 user doesn't grade BANTExt.sys ("not sure about it").

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