Windows process PnkBstrA.exe - What its all about
PnkBstrA stands for “PunkBuster Service Component A”. The file has an .exe extension.
- This is not a file from the Windows operating system. Rather, it is a PunkBuster anti-cheat tool developed by the American company Even Balance.
- You download the file to your computer when you install certain games such as Medal of Honor Airborne.
- In principle, the file is not dangerous. It should be located in the C:windowssystem32 folder. The file size is either 66,888 bytes or 66,872 bytes.
- If you uninstall the corresponding program, the file and the associated process will also disappear.
- However, malware can also hide behind the file name. You should definitely be skeptical if the file is located under C:Programs and has a size other than those mentioned.
- Its definitely worth scanning your computer regularly for malware. If you are unsure, it is best to remove the file. You do not need the file for Windows to function.
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