Question: The "wmiprvse" task runs and causes a memory leak. How do i stop it from running.? There was a problem with one of Microsoft updates. This task (wmiprvse) now calls a function which causes a memory leak. (because microsoft likes to release things without checking if they work.) The notice the problem most when I am playing online video games. How do i find and delete the update or how do i stop the task from running. I love how microsoft says "OOPS we have a memory leak in one of our updates, but don't worry we have a hotfix for it." BUT I SPENT AN HOUR ON THEIR WEBSITE UNTIL I FOUND OUT I HAVE TO PAY 35 DOLLARS FOR THEM TO HELP ME GET THE HOTFIX. WHY CANT THEY HAVE IT EASILY ACCESSABLE ON THEIR WEBSITE??????????? (sorry as i wrote this my anger at microsoft increased) PLEASE HELP!

Answer: The wmiprvse.exe file is located in the C:&#92;WINDOWS&#92;System32&#92;Wbem folder. In other cases, wmiprvse.exe is a virus, spyware, trojan or worm! Check this with Security Task Manager.\n\nVirus with same name:\nW32/Sonebot-B - sophos.com
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