taskmgr.exe - taskmgr process information

Process name: Windows Task Manager

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Windows errors related to taskmgr.exe?


taskmgr.exe is the executable for the Windows Task Manager. It shows you the processes that are currently running on the system. This application is opened by pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL. This program is a non-essential system process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.

Note: taskmgr.exe is registered as a downloader. This process usually comes bundled with a virus or spyware and its main role is to do nothing other than download other viruses/spyware to your computer. This process is a security risk and should be removed from your system.

Determining whether taskmgr.exe is a virus or a legitimate Windows process depends on the directory location it executes or runs from.
We strongly recommend that you run a FREE registry scan to identify taskmgr.exe related errors.




Recommendation

taskmgr.exe should not be disabled, required for essential applications to work properly. It is highly recommended that you run a FREE performance scan to automatically optimize memory, CPU and Internet settings.


Your PC's drivers may be out of date. This may cause hardware failures, conflicts and complete system crashes. We recommend you run a FREE driver scan to easily identify and list outdated drivers on your system.





Removal and security


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Security risk 0-5:

0


Spyware:

No (Free spyware scan)


Virus:

No (Remove taskmgr.exe)


Trojan:

No (Remove taskmgr.exe)




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General information


Author:

Microsoft Corp.


Part of:


Memory usage:

N/A (Free up memory)


Common taskmgr.exe errors:

N/A (Repair)

System process:

Yes


Uses network:

No


Background:

Yes


Hardware related:

No





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