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What is Sgrmbroker.exe & How to Quickly Disable it
End task for the file in the Task Manager to remove it
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Updated onOctober 6, 2023
updated onOctober 6, 2023
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If you’re also worried about the SgrmBroker.exe process running in the background in Task Manager, you’re in the right place. This guide will discuss what the SgrmBroker.exe is on a Windows computer. Also, we’ll look into the conditions for terminating the process and how to disable it.
Likewise, you may be interested in our article aboutexe files deleting themselves on Windows 11and ways to fix it.
What is sgrmbroker.exe? SgrmBroker.exe is an executable file for the process known as System Guard Runtime Monitor Broker Service.
Is it safe to disable sgrmbroker.exe? Microsoft created and digitally signed the System Guard Runtime Monitor Broker (SgrmBroker.exe) to guarantee its authenticity. It is an essential system file, which means disabling it is liable to affect some processes on the system.
However, the SgrmBroker.exe may be malicious and dangerous to the system if it’s compromised.
In the same way as other executable files, malware and trojan can disguise as the file to remain undetected on the PC. Likewise, its process can sprout behaviors likehigh CPU or memory usage.
How to verify if sgrmbroker.exe is a virus?
Hence, if the above verification process confirms that the pnkbstra.exe process is malicious and disturbing to the system, proceed to terminate it.
How can I disable sgrmbroker.exe?
1. End task for SgrmBroker.exe
Ending the SgrmBroker.exe process in Task Manager will prevent the program from establishing any runtime monitoring process.
You can check our article for moreshortcuts to open Task Manageron your PC.
2. Disable System Guard Runtime Monitor in Settings
The above steps will disable System Guard Runtime Monitor Broker on your computer.
Further, we have a detailed guide on whatSecurityHealthSystray.exedoes and how to fix its errors on Windows 11.
Also, do not hesitate to check out our guide on what to do ifantivirus software is blocking .exe fileson the computer.
Feel free to leave your questions or suggestions in the comments section regarding this guide.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
He also enjoys gaming, writing, walking his dog, and reading and learning about new cultures. He also enjoys spending private time connecting with nature.
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
