What is nbt.exe file ?

Most antivirus programs identify nbt.exe as malware—e.g. BitDefender identifies it as Trojan.Generic.KDV.666895, and Microsoft identifies it as Adware:Win32/Gabpath.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with nbt.exe

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.

nbt.exe descriptions

A file known as “nbt.exe” is a file launched by explorer.exe in Windows. This particular file is a backdoor Trojan-type virus that modifies certain system files to give it administrative control. With the control, the file runs automatically and fools Windows into thinking it is safe to run. It opens hidden operational functionality to allow remote hacking control. The file is basically used to steal keystrokes, passwords, banking credentials, credit card information, etc. In addition, the newfound permitted control of Windows allows startup editing, system file corruption, additional virus installations, etc.;NBT stands for N etwork B ackdoor T rojan;The free file information forum can help you find out how to remove it. If you have additional information about this file, please leave a comment or a suggestion for other users.