What is BtvStack.exe?

[RonViking]

Hi Forum,

Skype keeps prompting me to allow BtvStack.exe to run, although I have got the latest version of Skype already installed.

What does BtvStack.exe do - and can I safely allow it to run?

I appreciate any light you may be able to shed on this.

Best regards

[ruwim · Accepted solution]

BtvStack.exe is part of the Atheros Bluetooth stack/drivers. If you are not using any Bluetooth devices with your Skype, then you don’t need to allow this application. Otherwise, i.e. if you are using a Bluetooth device (e.g. a headset), then it’s best to allow.

[RonViking]

Problem solved - your comments greatly appreciated.

RonViking

[rusky]

o.k.  If you don't plan to use bluetooth righ now and deny btvstack.exe access and in the future you decide to use bluetooth how do you allow access. 

Or am I worry to much.  That is when you get your bluetooth device and install it the installation will take care of this issue.

[ruwim]

You should be able to change the Allow/Deny status using the “Manage other programs access to Skype” option. See e.g. this:

http://community.skype.com/t5/General-Discussion/How-to-manage-the-list-of-programs-blocked-by-quot-...

[anis786]

And I am just wondering, what will happen if I allow it to run but I am not using Bluetooth?