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What is SbPFSvc.exe and How to Remove it?
Deleting it won’t cause any issues with the PC’s core functioning
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Published onDecember 18, 2023
published onDecember 18, 2023
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TheSbPFSvcexe (executable) file is a part of theSunbelt Personal Firewallinstallation and is developed by Sunbelt Software. Its program folder also contains a wide array of other executables and DLLs.
TheSbPFSvc.exefile supports the third-party firewall but often conflicts with the built-in processes, causes a slow Internet connection, or leads to high CPU usage. Remember,SbPFSvc.exeis not a critical system file and can be removed safely!
How do I remove SbPFSvc.exe?
1. Manually delete the process
Though not the ideal approach, you can always delete theSbPFSvc.exeprocess individually from the installation folder. It’s stored in:C:\Program Files\Sunbelt Software\Personal Firewall
To delete it, pressWindows+Eto openFile Explorer> navigate the path > right-click theSbPFSvc.exefile > selectDelete> confirm the change.
2. Uninstall Sunbelt Personal Firewall
If uninstalling theSunbelt Personal Firewalldoesn’t deleteSbPFSvcexe (executable), it may have been left behind. In this case, you can use aneffective software uninstallerto remove all leftover files and Registry entries!
3. Factory reset the PC
When nothing else works, and you are facing repeated issues due to theSbPFSvc.exefile, the last option is toreset Windows 11 to factory defaults. The steps toreset Windows 10are also similar.
Remember, you will lose all the stored files. So, we recommend creating a backup or moving the critical files to an external USB storage before the reset.
Executables from third-party developers are known to cause issues, and it’s best that youdisable startup appsto prevent such problems in the future. Also, scan the PC using the built-in Windows Security or anadvanced antivirus solutionfor a secure Windows experience!
For any queries or to share the issues you faced with the file, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
