file.tbtsvc.exe - Analyze and How to Fix Errors

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⚠️ Important Notice: Discover the features of file.tbtsvc.exe and understand its role in system processes. Essential for IT professionals. Manually replacing system libraries can brick future Windows updates or cause critical system failures.

Architecture:	32-bit (x86)	Compatible with 32 and 64-bit Windows
Creation date	26.10.2017 18:51:04
File version	16.3.71.7
Antivirus scan	✅ Clean	No viruses detected.
Digital signature	✅ Have signed	File have signature, it is original file.
Hash Integrity	✅ MD5: Verified	File Hash protection is missing.
File size	2.1 Mb.	2.1 Mb. bytes.

Hashes:

MD5: 160546274049f8b831e0fd092f73e60a ✅
SHA-1: 68e9464c60a17c1f62afd711cdd0e797a33a1b2a
SHA-256: 476ea24ff60cea377f669229f8bb624af40987201ff6252dc9b82e9273b017ea
SHA-512: 05b466e6c6672f1bb0a8a4d98c2cdd521f9ebd3ff1e396f92484e9d39d65ee95729975e0647bd9f1148e2e2bba0fccffe604d7a9784b665711c55cc1ac6a00f6

Digital file signature `file.tbtsvc.exe` ✅

Publisher: Intel Corporation
Issuer: Intel External Issuing CA 7B
Encryption algorithm: SHA1
Time stamp: Oct 26 16:53:00 2017 GMT

✅ This file is compatible with 32-bit Windows and can run on ✅ 64-bit Windows (via the WOW64 subsystem).

File Description: file.tbtsvc.exe

file.tbtsvc.exe is a legitimate executable file associated with Intel® Thunderbolt™ technology. It belongs to the Intel Thunderbolt Service, which manages connectivity for Thunderbolt ports, docks, and external devices on your computer.

Standard File Location

The legitimate file is typically located in one of the following directory paths:

C:\Program Files\Intel\Thunderbolt\
C:\System32\ (in some OEM configurations)

Note: If this file is located in C:\Users\ or your temporary folder, it could be malware masquerading as a system process.

How to Fix file.tbtsvc.exe Errors Without Downloading Anything

Errors related to this file usually happen due to corrupted driver files, service conflicts, or outdated Windows configurations. You can fix these issues using built-in Windows tools.

1. Restart the Thunderbolt Service

Force the service to restart to clear temporary glitches.

Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.
Type services.msc and press Enter.
Scroll down and locate Thunderbolt(TM) Service.
Right-click it and select Restart (or Start if it is not running).
Right-click it again, choose Properties, and set Startup type to Automatic.
Click Apply and then OK.

2. Run SFC and DISM Scans

Windows has built-in repair tools that fix missing or corrupted system files automatically.

Press the Windows Key, type cmd, right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator.
Type the following command and press Enter: sfc /scannow
Wait for the scan to finish. If it fixes errors, restart your PC.
If the error persists, open the administrator Command Prompt again, type this command, and press Enter: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
Restart your computer after the process completes.

3. Reinstall via Windows Device Manager

You do not need to download drivers from the internet; Windows keeps a local backup copy of system drivers.

Right-click the Start Menu and select Device Manager.
Expand the System devices category.
Look for Thunderbolt(TM) Controller.
Right-click it and select Uninstall device.
Do not check the box that says "Delete the driver software for this device" if prompted.
Click Uninstall.
Restart your computer. Windows will automatically detect the hardware and reinstall the local driver copy.

4. Perform a Clean Boot

If another software is conflicting with the Intel service, a clean boot will help identify it.

Press Windows Key + R, type msconfig, and press Enter.
Go to the Services tab.
Check the box next to Hide all Microsoft services.
Click the Disable all button.
Go to the Startup tab and click Open Task Manager.
Disable all startup programs listed there.
Close Task Manager, click Apply and OK in the System Configuration window, and restart your computer.

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