bmcapture running like mad

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bmcapture running like mad

Does anyone know what the root process 'bmcapture' does and possibly also a reason why it make my processor work overtime (98.7%) for days now?

Can I stop it? Re3starting does not help. It has root process ID 56.

Running OSX 10.5.8 on a MacBook Pro.

Thanks,

Victor

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Jan 12, 2010 11:30 PM

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Answer 1

baltwo

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Jan 13, 2010 2:34 PM in response to Victor van R

Try a google search for bmcapture. Apparently, it has something to do with a bit map capture program named Spark.

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Victor van R Author

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Jan 17, 2010 11:26 PM in response to baltwo

hmmm, interesting. Spark is a HotKeyToolKit from Shadowlab.org. I do not have it running, but when I start it, it does not give me the bmcapture process.

Google search does not give me answers (except my own question).

I just stopped the process, nothing seems to be affected. When I reboot, the process is running again. I deleted all the Login Items in Accounts, no change. I am puzzled.

Any ideas?

Victor

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baltwo

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Jan 17, 2010 11:51 PM in response to Victor van R

You need to contact the developer. Additionally, since you're apparently doing development work, you should try the Unix and developer forums under OS X Technologies.

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Victor van R Author

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Jan 18, 2010 2:50 AM in response to baltwo

No, I am not doing development work. I am just a simple power-user.

I think there is something else.....a virus... trojan? I do not think spark is the cause.

Will see what the development forum can add.

Thanks for your help,

Victor

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baltwo

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Jan 18, 2010 9:00 AM in response to Victor van R

Then, I was mistaken. I don't know of any virus or trojan for the Mac. Good luck.

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