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ByteFence - rtop_bg.exe

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The genuine rtop_bg.exe file is a software component of ByteFence Anti-Malware by Byte Technologies.ByteFence Anti-Malware is classified as nagware by several anti-malware companies. Rtop_bg.exe runs a process associated with the ByteFence Anti-Malware application. This is not a trusted application and may be harmful. Removal is recommended.

ByteFence Anti-Malware is designed to give false flag alerts of suspected malware threats. The program offers to remove these threats only on purchase of the product. The program is often bundled alongside other 'free' programs and may be installed if users do not opt-out during the installation. It may be removed through the Windows Add/Remove Programs feature.

Byte Technologies, based in Wilmington, Delaware, is a software developer known for their flagship application, the ByteFence Anti-Malware program.

rtop_bg stands for Real-time Object Protection Background Service

The process known as ByteFence Real-time Protection or ByteFence Real-time Protection Background Process belongs to software ByteFence Anti-Malware or ByteFence by Byte Technologies.


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