What is btstackserver.exe doing on my computer?

btstackserver.exe is a process that belongs to the Bluetooth Stack COM Server from Widcomm Inc. This process is needed to ensure that the product above is working properly.
The btstackserver.exe process which runs as a service is used by your computer to communicate with bluetooth devices like bluetooth-capable mobile phones. Its name stands for Bluetooth Stack COM Server. If you use Bluetooth devices to connect to your computer, even if occasionally, you should leave this process running otherwise if you do not, it can be safely terminated.
btstackserver.exe is flagged as a system process and is generally not considered to be a security risk. However, removing Bluetooth Stack may adversely impact your system. Btstackserver.exe process is registered to WidComm.
Non-system processes like btstackserver.exe originate from software you installed on your system. Since most applications store data on your hard disk and in your system's registry, it is likely that your computer has suffered fragmentation and accumulated invalid entries which can affect your PC's performance.

In Windows Task Manager, you can see what CPU, memory, disk and network utilization is causing the Bluetooth Stack COM Server process. To access the Task Manager, hold down the Ctrl Shift Esc keys at the same time. These three buttons are located on the far left of your keyboard.

The btstackserver.exe is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Widcomm`s Bluetooth Stack COM Server on your PC, the commands contained in btstackserver.exe will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a Bluetooth Stack COM Server process (also called a task).

Is btstackserver.exe harmful?

This process is considered safe. It is unlikely to pose any harm to your system. The btstackserver.exe file should be located in the folder C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\BLUETO~1\BTSTAC~1.EXE. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.

Can I stop or remove btstackserver.exe?

Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. btstackserver.exe is used by 'Widcomm`s Bluetooth Stack COM Server'. This is an application created by 'Widcomm Inc / Allnet'.

If you no longer use Widcomm`s Bluetooth Stack COM Server, you can permanently remove this software and thus btstackserver.exe from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find Widcomm`s Bluetooth Stack COM Server in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.

Is btstackserver.exe CPU intensive?

This process is not considered CPU intensive. However, running too many processes on your system may affect your PC’s performance. To reduce system overload, you can use the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (MSConfig) or the Windows Task Manager to manually find and disable processes that launch upon start-up.

Use the Windows Resource Monitor to find out which processes and applications write/read the most on the hard drive, send the most data to the Internet, or use the most memory. To access the Resource Monitor, press the key combination Windows key R and then enter 'resmon'.

Why is btstackserver.exe giving me errors?

Most btstackserver issues are caused by the application executing the process. The surest way to fix these errors is to update or uninstall this application. Therefore, please search the Widcomm Inc / Allnet website for the latest Widcomm`s Bluetooth Stack COM Server update.