• Properties:

• System Process: Yes
• Background Process: Yes
• Application Process:Yes
• Common Path:
  C:\ Program Files\ SpywareBlaster\ sbautoupdate.exe
• Uses Network:No
• Uses Internet:Yes

Description:

The program sbautoupdate.exe also comes with the name SpywareBlaster AutoUpdate. This program is installed with the application of the software SpywareBlaster 3.5.1. SpywareBlaster AutoUpdate is a utility that automatically checks for the most recent updates and allow the latest protection.

Every time the process sbautoupdate.exe or SpywareBlaster Autoupdate runs, it stays in the background quietly until the user is connected to the Internet. The program then verifies for downloads, and provides protection for each new database item. This does not include the items on the Ignore List. When confirmed that the database is current, the sbautoupdate.exe file automatically closes until the program is run again.

The file sbautoupdate.exe runs in the software SpywareBlaster, a program that functions by preventing spyware and other unwanted software to be installed in the computer. This software contains a built-in feature called Check for Updates. This feature keeps the user up-to-date and can be accessed by clicking on the button in the programs graphical user interface.

The release of the program SpywareBlaster 3.5.1 with the sbautoupdate.exe file provides better performance, updating and some bug fixes from its earlier versions and includes a new feature called Turbo-Update Technology. This utility provides more rapid and more frequent updates. The program also provides a variety protection and feature enhancements, and additional optimizations to certain elements of the application.

The sbautoupdate.exe file runs at Windows startup with the registry keys of HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\ Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Run in the system registry. This process is known to occur in file sizes of 1,015.808 kb and 1,011.712 kb in 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.