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What is view.exe & Should You Remove it?
Run a virus scan on your computer to remove the malware
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Updated onSeptember 11, 2024
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Several readers have reported seeing the view.exe file running in the background which is resulting inhigh CPU usage.
In this guide, we will share the details of what is view.exe and whether or not you should keep it on your PC.
What is view.exe?
There are several EXE files that run in the background automatically. Some are essential for the operating system to work smoothly, while some are infected or masked files that can be harmful to your PC.
View.exe is one such file that isn’t important for your computer and isn’t published by Microsoft. Several reports have identified the view.exe as malware or adware. Notably, Microsoft identifies view.exe asTrojan:Win32/Tiggre!plock.
So, if this file appears in the Task Manager or you see any error message popping up related to view.exe, then you should immediately follow the below methods to remove it from your computer.
Some have termed the view.exe file as a part of the application created by Pragma Systems, Inc. However, in case the signer says Unable to verify then it is malware or a part of an adware.
How can I remove view.exe from my PC?
1. Uninstall the associated program
As already mentioned, some forums have reported the view.exe file to be a part of a specific program, it is better to first try to remove the program from your computer and check if this resolves the issue or not.
Some programs are sticky, and they do not get uninstalled easily from the PC. Their residue remains on your PC, which is of no use.
For such cases, we have tested and listed some of thebest uninstaller softwarethat you can bank on, and which will help you get rid of such software without leaving any traces behind.
2. Run an antivirus scan
Since most users have termed this view.exe file as a malicious file, the best thing to do is to remove it by scanning your PC with an antivirus tool and protecting your files.
For that purpose, you can use the built-in Windows Security tool. IfWindows Security is not openingon your PC, then you can apply the solutions mentioned in our guide to resolve the problem.
However, it isn’t as effective as a dedicated antivirus tool. To fix this, you can read our guide that provides alist of antivirus toolsthat you should you have on your PC.
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3. Perform a system restore
System restore will take your PC back to a state when everything was working normally on your computer and you weren’t getting any view.exe error messages.
But do note that the system restore process will work only if you have a system restore point already created on your PC. In order to learn how to do that, simply read the guide that explains how you cancreate a system restore point.
If nothing works then you should reinstall the Windows operating system. For that, you should check out our guide that explains how you canreinstall Windows 11 in 2 easy steps.
Before you go, you might be interested in our guide onZbrain Desktopand how to remove it since it can also cause problems on your PC.
Feel free to let us know in the comments below, which one of the above solutions resolved the view.exe errors on your PC.
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Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
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