Process or task name:
Always double check your task spelling if you are concerned about spyware or viruses, as often they use similar spelling for these windows processes and tasks: installagent.exe
File type:
Exe program – Files with an extension of “exe” are executable programs.
What is it:
InstallAgent.exe is a software program which was most likely on your computer the day you first acquired it. The hard drive folder location for this InstallAgent.exe file is also shown below, always verify where it is located on your hard drive. It is common for malware or virus writers to put a similarly named file in other folders hoping to fool you, so it’s always best to double check the folder location to make sure it’s the right program task you are viewing. This InstallAgent.exe program task which is known as a Microsoft app store update module. It looks for various app updates and installs them automatically. This task will come to life occasionally on your computer and check for this. This file is considered safe, and is not considered malware, spyware, or virus related software. Visit installagent.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 installagent.exe location, where is it stored on my computer?
This task is found in folder C:\Windows\SysWOW64\installagent.exe and C:\Windows\System32\installagent.exe
Is installagent.exe spyware?
No, this Windows task is not spyware.
Is this software task considered adware or malware?
No, this windows task is not popup or adware related software.
Is installagent.exe considered a virus or trojan?
No, this Windows task is not a virus or trojan program.Would you recommend that I remove installagent.exe?
We do not recommend removing this file.