How to remove an BANTExt error

The file BANTExt.sys is a Windows driver. A driver is a small software program that allows your computer to communicate with hardware or connected devices. This means that a driver has direct access to the internals of the OS, hardware etc.
The free file information forum can help you determine if BANTExt.sys belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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BANTExt.sys file information

The process known as Belarc SMBios Access belongs to 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 7/XP is 3,840 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 44% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
In case you experience problems using BANTExt.sys, you might want to completely remove Belarc Advisor (Control Panel⇒Add/Remove programs).

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as BANTExt.sys, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the BANTExt.sys process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

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

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

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

Belarc Advisor program installed
Pat

System imformation. Shows wants on PC.
Paul

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

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

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

Affirmative - part of Belarc Systems Advisor
Graham Willson

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

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

Will show all system info and product keys for software
jrb1164 (further information)

Belarc tells you all your system info in detail
jrb1164 (further information)

Nothing, but I just upgraded Belarc Advisor.
Jeff

This file can also be found in the Belarc Advisor program file: C:\Program Files\Belarc\Advisor\System\BANTExt.sys
AJNorth (further information)

Summary: Average user rating of BANTExt.sys: based on 18 votes with 15 reviews.

9 users think BANTExt.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 7 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think BANTExt.sys is dangerous and recommend removing it. 1 user doesn't grade BANTExt.sys ("not sure about it").

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