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How to remove an mpbtn error


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Mpbtn.exe file information

The process known as Motive Chorus System Tray Button or Motive Support Client belongs to software Motive System or Digital Lifeline or Motive Chorus System Tray Button or NetAssistant or BT Home Hub by Motive Communications (www.motive.com).

Description: mpbtn.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" - mainly C:\Program Files\blueyonder IST\bin\ or C:\Program Files\Verizon Online\bin\ or C:\Program Files\ntl\broadband medic\bin\. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 192,512 bytes (78% of all occurrences), 172,032 bytes, 184,320 bytes, 221,184 bytes or 176,128 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/mpbtn.exe.html 
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. The program has a visible window. File mpbtn.exe is not a Windows core file. Mpbtn.exe is a file without information about the developer of this file. mpbtn.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 35% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
In case you experience problems using mpbtn.exe, you can remove the entire program Digital Lifeline or Quick Help using Windows Control Panel.

Recommended: Identify mpbtn.exe related errors .

External information from Paul Collins:

  • "Motive SmartBridge" is not required to run at start up. System tray icon for the Virtual Assistant from AT&T Broadband, used to communicate internet problems via the network rather than telephone. Available via desktop shortcut or Start → Programs - not required

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as mpbtn.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the mpbtn.exe 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

I do not have comcast cable so I blocked it. My DSL works a lot faster. If you do not have Comcast block it.
  DB  
its related to every most dsl services
  -dreN  
Started causing issues after installing WinAntiVirus
  Ed  
VIruss andd someee muchh more
  Baller.123  
Mine is showing up for EMBARQ highspeed.
  Glenn Blum  
This is a generic file used by online services for many Broadband services
  Stephen  
used to monitor Board band usage
  Rob  
An SBC (telco) helper/updater
  JG  
More comments can be found here:
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Summary: Average user rating of mpbtn.exe: based on 27 votes with 9 reviews.
16 users think mpbtn.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 7 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 3 users think mpbtn.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 7 users doesn't grade mpbtn.exe ("not sure about it").


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