What does the AdMunch.exe file do?
The AdMunch.exe process is also known as Ad Muncher and is a part of Ad Muncher. This software is produced by Murray Hurps Software Pty. An outdated or faulty version of AdMunch.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- Ad Muncher has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- Ad Muncher has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- AdMunch.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module AdMunch.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about AdMunch.exe Ad Muncher
AdMunch.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. AdMunch.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subdirectory of "C:\Users\USERNAME".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 560,760 bytes (64% of all these files), 595,144 bytes or, as the case may be, 779,776 bytes.
The file was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. The original file has a digital certificate (see its file properties). Windows starts the process each time that the computer boots up (Registry: MACHINE\Run, Run, MACHINE\User Shell Folders).
This AdMunch program does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager.
AdMunch.exe is capable of send data out to the Internet as well as interpret keystrokes.
For this reason, 39% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves AdMunch.exe. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.
What do other computer users say about AdMunch?
| Utility to prevent downloading Advertisments from the net. Blocks popups, Banner even inside any program that has ad inside. (further information...) Chris Korte | |
| Admuncher is a shareware Ad filtering software. I know the coder of the program. He's a wonderful guy. This program is probably on my Top 5 list of best software ever. Don't worry. (further information...) STi Sev | |
| Best ad filtering program out there. Have used for years - not dangerous at all. (further information...) T-Bone | |
| Best Pop-Up/Ad Blocker. (further information...) Lucian | |
| Great Ad blocking program (further information...) Chip | |
| The easiest and best ad blocker I have ever used! snake | |
| Shareware ad blocking application. (further information...) Dirhael |
Summary: 8 users consider AdMunch.exe essential and should not be removed. source: file.net
How to uninstall Ad Muncher
To remove Ad Muncher from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type 'uninstall'.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate Ad Muncher in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if AdMunch.exe (Ad Muncher) was uninstalled completely
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of Ad Muncher. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: Ad Muncher or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.
Last but not least
If Windows is not working properly, startup is slow, or AdMunch.exe is causing problems, a good Windows diagnostic tool may help. This is especially effective when it comes to older computers that have accumulated vast quantities of "garbage data" as the result of many software installs and uninstalls.
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