Bpcheckexe -

Even when legitimate, users report several annoyances:

Dynamic analysis (sandbox + manual) showed the following: bpcheckexe

  • File System Activity:
  • Registry Modifications:

    • In these legitimate cases, the file is usually located in a subfolder under C:\Program Files (x86)\ or C:\Program Files\, such as C:\Program Files\Broadcom\Bluetooth\. File System Activity:

    You should never see more than one instance of bpcheckexe running simultaneously. If you see 3, 5, or 10 copies in Task Manager, it is a strong indicator of a malware fork bomb or a cryptocurrency miner masquerading as the process. Registry Modifications:

    A scheduled task or a service respawns it. You must disable the task (Task Scheduler) or uninstall the parent software fully.

    bpcheckexe appears to be a program or executable (Windows-style name) used for checking or validating backups, boot processes, or system integrity — commonly "bp" can stand for "backup," "boot policy," "bit pattern," or a product-specific prefix. Without additional context, I'll assume it's a utility that performs health checks and verification of backup files or backup processes.

  • Manually delete the file from its location (use Shift + Delete).
  • Clean Registry entries (optional): Open regedit, search for bpcheck.exe, and delete any suspicious Run or RunOnce keys.
  • Check for persistence:
  • Reset browsers if homepage has changed.