How to remove mpbtn error

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mpbtn.exe file information

The process Motive Chorus System Tray Button or Motive Support Client belongs to the software mpbtn.exe or Motive System or Motive Chorus System Tray Button or ORDATA II and KORDATA v or Digital Lifeline or DVD Solution or BT Home Hub or mpbtn.exe or NetAssistant by Motive Communications, Inc (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 XP are 192512 bytes (77% of all occurrence), 172032 bytes, 221184 bytes, 184320 bytes, 176128 bytes.
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 maker of this file. mpbtn.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 34% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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 camouflage themselves as mpbtn.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the mpbtn.exe 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

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

BlueYonder Instant Support Tool

I have a Verizon online DSL account. So, It's probably related to Verizon DSL.

Allows online help for Broadband problems; gathers ASDL connection info
Challenger (further information)

NTL Broadband medic
Gary

mpbtn.exe is a process by Comcast Cable which allows a user to submit files to the Internet for support.
Rob Larson

Part of Sympatico(&other DSL's) - can interfere with performance & change IE settings.
Eyewall

dsl control module
Scott (further information)

Veritas Direct Assist
(further information)

I use sympatico in Ontario Canada, it seems to be part of their install.

Part of Telus aDSL eCare diagnostics utility
Tyler B (further information)

blueyonder support tool
bw

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Summary: 16 users think mpbtn.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 7 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think mpbtn.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 6 users doesn't grade mpbtn.exe ("not sure about it").

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