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When accessing the task manager, you might notice various processes running, all subject to your control. However, terminating them is merely a temporary solution. Upon reboot, SeaPort.exe will resume its operations.
SeaPort.exe facilitates the detection, download, and installation of configuration files for Bing Bar. Additionally, it serves as a media server to enhance customer experience. Disabling or terminating it will halt the receipt of Bing Bar's latest updates, potentially compromising your computer's security or its functionality.
Previously, SeaPort.exe seemed to be a simple tool for automatically updating Windows' advanced search functionality. This holds true if it's bundled with services and software products from Windows. However, when installed alongside Bing Bar, it might impede your computer from receiving the latest security updates for the toolbar.
Therefore, if you've installed Bing Bar, it's best to leave it be. However, if you've installed a useful Windows program, there's no need to retain this process. Essentially, it perpetually operates, consuming significant resources. While it may seem negligible individually, it's an unnecessary addition to your system.
Removing SeaPort.exe from your computer
Depending on your installed software, the steps to uninstall SeaPort.exe may vary. The first method involves stopping the service through a control panel. To do this, you'll need to identify which service is executing this process. It could be either SeaPort or BBUpdate (Bing Bar Update)
Step 2: You'll be taken to the Services tab. Here, you can identify the service name running this process. In this case, the service is BBUpdate. Click on the Services button at the top right corner of the Windows window.
Step 3: Scroll down until you find BBUpdate or SeaPort, right-click, and select Properties.
On the General tab, change Startup Type to Disabled and choose Stop to end the process. Then click OK to save the changes. Upon restarting your computer, SeaPort.exe will no longer be active. As mentioned earlier, you should only do this if SeaPort.exe is causing issues. If you've installed Bing Bar, it's best to uninstall it altogether, which will also remove Seaport.exe.
In most cases, following the above steps will remove SeaPort from your computer. But if the process persists, you can delete the EXE file. Depending on the program you've installed, SeaPort.exe may be located in:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\BingBar\7.3.161.0\SeaPort.exe
Or C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\SeaPort\SeaPort.exe
In general, based on the information provided by Mytour above, we can see that this process is harmless. However, if you feel it's consuming too much of your system's memory or network bandwidth, uninstall it as outlined or disable it via the control panel. Additionally, you may want to investigate whether the iType.exe file is a virus or not.
