taskmgr.exe - Is taskmgr.exe spyware, adware, or a virus?
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Process or task name:
Be sure to always double check your spelling if you are concerned about spyware, as often spyware will use a very similiar spelling of system processes or other common tasks. taskmgr.exe
File type:
Exe program - Files with an extension of "exe" are executable programs.
Purpose of this file:
This taskmgr.exe program was most likely already on your computer as preinstalled software when you first purchased your computer. The exact disk location is also shown below, always verify this to make sure your file is not a virus or spyware located elsewhere with a similiar name. This file is known as the windows task manager. This is displayed by pressing ctrl-alt-del. Note that this name has also been reported as a spyware and virus program, see the disk location shown below to verify it as safe based on its location. This program appears to be a safe name, as most believe this is the task manager program, but often that leads virus writers to try and use this name as people believe it is safe. The location of the safe file is listed below.
Visit taskmgr.exe for complete information on this task or process.
If you would like help on other tasks or processes, you can view the entire process and task directory here.
What is the taskmgr.exe location, where is it stored on my computer?
This file will be found on your disk windows\\system32\taskmgr.exe This may also appear in a couple other system folders (which are also safe), like the servicepackfiles and prefetch folders.
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Note on file and folder locations: Remember that although many files are always in default file locations,
some files can easily be moved to different locations or change names like many spyware, adware, or popup programs do. If you
suspect you have spyware or adware, check to see if you see a similiar names stored elsewhere.
It always helps to check your tasklist also to see what is currently running on your computer. You can always view the tasklist
on your computer by pressing ctrl-alt-del to view your "task manager", and then click the "processes" tab. This will show you
all tasks running on your computer. Dll files will NOT show on your computer tasklist, as
dll files are actually part of other processes. You may see similiar program names running if spyware or adware
is on your computer, for example, taskmgr.exe may be slightly misspelled to keep you from finding it, or spyware and adware
may be named very similiar to a system file. Make sure always check the location of tasks or processes if you are concerned.
taskmgr.exe can also be used by other programs or software, as there is no standard on software program names
what companies choose.
Is taskmgr.exe spyware?
No.
Is this considered adware or popup related?
No.
Is this considered a virus or trojan?
No.
Would you recommend that I remove taskmgr.exe?
No, I would not remove this file.
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This taskmgr.exe program was most likely already on your computer as preinstalled software when you first purchased your computer. The exact disk location is also shown below, always verify this to make sure your file is not a virus or spyware located elsewhere with a similiar name. This file is known as the windows task manager. This is displayed by pressing ctrl-alt-del. Note that this name has also been reported as a spyware and virus program, see the disk location shown below to verify it as safe based on its location. This program appears to be a safe name, as most believe this is the task manager program, but often that leads virus writers to try and use this name as people believe it is safe. The location of the safe file is listed below.
This file will be found on your disk windows\\system32\taskmgr.exe This may also appear in a couple other system folders (which are also safe), like the servicepackfiles and prefetch folders.
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