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What is mbbservice.exe & Should You Uninstall it?
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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A typical Windows PC has several background processes running, most of which are vital for its effective functioning. Very few users bother looking through the list of processes and only check this when a problem appears. This is particularly true for mbbservice.exe.
A process that silently runs in the background, mbbservice, can sometimes triggerhigh CPU usageor crash out of the blue. Even if it runs seamlessly, one must know which program mbbservice.exe belongs to. Keep reading to find out!
What is Mbbservice?
Mbbservice is linked to Mobile HiLink Broadband Background Controller Service and is developed by Huawei Technologies. The process is used by Huawei 3G/LTE USB broadband modems to connect to the Internet.
Remember, mbbservice.exe is not a critical Windows process but linked to a third-party program. Though given it’s related to Internet connectivity, one has to be careful while dealing with it.
Yes, if you have the verified process by Huawei Technologies running on the PC, it poses no harm. But you must check the storage path and the file’s digital signature.
It’s usually stored in either of the two paths:C:\ProgramData\MobileBrServC:\Program Files (x86)\MobileBrServ
Simply open its properties, head to theDigital Signaturetab, and verify whetherHuawei Technologiesis listed under theName of signercolumn.
If things run ideally, you shouldn’t uninstall mbbservice.exe in Windows since it could lead tonetwork connectivity issues. But, if you are facing100% CPU usageor thePC is running slow, removing mbbservice could fix things.
Though, we recommend youcreate a restore pointbeforehand to revert things to the previous configuration in case things go wrong.
How do I uninstall mbbservice.exe?
1. Disable the service
Disabling the service will not remove or delete the mbbservice.exe file but simply prevent it from running. This should be the ideal approach and work fine for most users.
2. Delete the process
That’s it! Once you have deleted mbbservice.exe from the dedicated directory, things should work out. But there’s a possibility that the Mobile Broadband HL Service will reinstall it in the next update, and you will need to uninstall the program.
3. Uninstall the program
If deleting the process file didn’t work, you could uninstall the Mobile Broadband HL Service program and get rid of the mbbservice.exe process once and for all. In case you start facing issues, perform a system restore to reacquire the removed files.
Before you leave, do check the otherprocesses that you can disable in Windowsto boost the PC’s performance.
For any queries or to share which method worked for you, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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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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