• Properties:

• System Process: No
• Background Process: Yes
• Application Process:Yes
• Common Path:
  [ C:\ Windows\ System32\ bcmdmmsg.exe ]
• Uses Network:Yes
• Uses Internet:Yes

Description:

The bcmdmmsg.exe program helps in monitoring and enhancing the functions of the Broadcom 56k modem. The driver for Broadcom 56k modems uses the process file bcmdmmsg.exe as an accessory program. Basically, the bcmdmmsg.exe process file is an active process that maximizes the functionality of the Broadcom 56k modem driver. The process file bcmdmmsg.exe is incorporated with the Broadcom driver for 56Kbps modems only.

The bcmdmmsg.exe active file automatically initializes during boot time. Even if the bcmdmmsg.exe process file runs automatically on startup, it is still up to the user if he wants to enable or disable it on the system configuration menu. The user is also capable of operating the process file bcmdmmsg.exe manually if required.

It is safe to leave the bcmdmmsg.exe process file inside the system. No reports have been made indicating that the bcmdmmsg.exe process file has encountered problems with other Windows system core processes.

The process bcmdmmsg.exe does not have an association with the MS Windows Operating System, though it runs a service that plays an important part in the system. Its behavior is not an actual security risk. It is not necessary to terminate the process bcmdmmsg.exe, especially if your system uses the Broadcom 56k modem driver.

The executable file bcmdmmsg.exe is a process that runs in the background of the system. It initializes once the system detects any activity from the 56K modem.

Once activated, the icon of the Broadcom 56K modem application will display a visible window. It displays information concerning the status of the application. It displays the status of the connection and packet traffic. Packet traffic is the rate of flow of data from a computer to the network up to the Internet.

The Broadcom 56k modem driver associates itself with the process file bcmdmmsg.exe and can be located in [ C:\ Windows\ System32\ bcmdmmsg.exe ]. It consumes only 170Kb of RAM or virtual memory while the 56k Modem driver operates. The Broadcom 56K modem driver is available for computers running on Windows 98, ME, 2000, and Windows XP.

Recommendations:

This is a safe process. There is no necessity to remove this process from your system or change it in any way.