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: wifitask.exe
File type:
Exe program – Files with an extension of “exe” are executable programs.
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- Quickly scan your computer and remove threats
- Block unauthorized attempts to access your webcam or track your activity on websites
- Keep intruders out of your network and check websites and emails are safe for you to open
What is it:
wifitask.exe is a software program which was most likely on your computer without you attempting to even install it. The hard drive folder location for this wifitask.exe program is also show below, always verify where its located on your hard drive. It is common for spyware 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 wifitask.exe program file is a task that came as part of Windows and its known as their wireless background task starting in Windows 10. You will also notice that this starts up and appears occasionally in your tasklist but then disappears again. It will not always appear in your task list. This wifitask.exe file is considered safe, and is not considered malware, spyware, or virus related software. (Please feel free to visit what-is-exe.com again in the future for finding out if tasks are rogue or valid windows tasks). Visit wifitask.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 location of wifitask.exe?
This file can be located in: C:\Windows\System32\wifitask.exe
Is wifitask.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 wifitask.exe considered a virus or trojan?
No, this Windows task is not a virus or trojan program.
Would you recommend that I remove wifitask.exe?
We would not remove this file.