text: 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! 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.  virus with same name: w32/sonebot-b - sophos.com