cbVSCService11.exe is an executable file associated with the software Cobian Backup Gravity VSC Requester. This software is developed by CobianSoft, under the guidance of Luis Cobian. The file is typically located in the directory C:\Program Files (x86)\Cobian Backup 11.
Cobian Backup is a multi-threaded program that can be used to schedule and backup your files and directories from their original location to other directories/drives in the same computer or other computer in your network. It supports compression and encryption, as well as FTP backup.
The cbVSCService11.exe file is a crucial component of the Cobian Backup software. It is responsible for executing the backup tasks scheduled by the user. Without this executable, the Cobian Backup software may not function properly or at all.
Under normal circumstances, there is no need to remove cbVSCService11.exe. If it is causing problems such as high CPU usage, frequent system crashes, or if it is detected as a threat by your antivirus software, it may be necessary to remove it. It's also possible that a virus or malware might disguise itself as cbVSCService11.exe. In such cases, it is advisable to run a full system scan and remove the threat.
Description: CbVSCService11.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The cbVSCService11.exe file is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ (for instance C:\Program Files (x86)\Cobian Backup 11\).
The file size on Windows 10/11/7 is 67,584 bytes.
It runs as background service cbVSCService11.
The program has no visible window. CbVSCService11.exe is not a Windows core file.
cbVSCService11.exe appears to be a compressed file.
Therefore the technical security rating is 40% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
It is possible to uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program > Cobian Backup 11 Gravity).
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as cbVSCService11.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the cbVSCService11.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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For backups
My SonicWall Capture Client antivirus identified this file as "malicious process detected" and stopped my Cobian Gravity11 from running it. Never done that before. Bill E
Summary: Average user rating of cbVSCService11.exe:
based on 2 votes with 2 user comments.
One user thinks cbVSCService11.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
One user suspects danger.
Best practices for resolving cbVSCService11 issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with cbVSCService11. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the cbVSCService11.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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Bill E
Summary: Average user rating of cbVSCService11.exe: based on 2 votes with 2 user comments. One user thinks cbVSCService11.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user suspects danger.