What does the Agent.exe file do?
The Agent.exe process is also known as Battle.net Update Agent or, as the case may be, Blizzard Update Agent and is a part of Battle.net or, as the case may be, EaseUS Todo Backup Free. This software is produced by Blizzard Entertainment (blizzard.com) or, as the case may be, CHENGDU YIWO Tech Development Co.. An outdated or faulty version of Agent.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- Battle.net Update Agent has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- Battle.net Update Agent 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)
- Agent.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module Agent.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about Agent.exe Battle.net Update Agent
Agent.exe is not a Windows system file and is known to frequently cause computer problems. Agent.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 40,080 bytes (3% of all these files), 5,553,272 bytes as well as 153 other variants.
It is the Agent service: Surveillance Software.
It is no part of Microsoft Windows. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. The original file has a digital certificate (see its file properties). This Agent.exe process can initiate a network connection--either to the Internet or on your LAN.
Agent.exe is capable of monitor other applications.
For this reason, 65% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
- A Agent.exe file has a 71% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in the C:\Windows directory. In this case, the file size is usually 155,648 bytes (96% of all these files) or, as the case may be, 159,744 bytes. The Agent file is no part of Microsoft Windows. This Agent program does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager. It is interesting to note that the file is placed in the Windows folder, even though it is not part of the operating system. This file contains no information about the producer or the version.
- A Agent.exe file has a 37% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files\Public Documents". In this case, the file size is usually 512,000 bytes (35% of all these files), 618,496 bytes as well as 6 other variants. The application does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager. The file does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system.
- A Agent.exe file has a 42% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Users\USERNAME". In this case, the file size is usually 1,152,288 bytes (25% of all these files), 5,837,944 bytes as well as 5 other variants.
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 Agent.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 Agent?
| TV capture card program for scheduling TV recording times. Mark | |
| Seems to be used to update legitimate applications John | |
| NNTP news reader program (further information...) Jeff | |
| Shoretel application - memory hog brandon | |
| Acronis Agent for Remote Backup |
Summary: 21 users consider Agent.exe essential and should not be removed. 9 users consider it harmless. However, 15 users consider this to be a suspicious process and would like to get rid of it. For this reason, 7 users have already removed Agent.exe. source: file.net
How to uninstall Battle.net or EaseUS Todo Backup Free
To remove Battle.net Update Agent 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 Battle.net or EaseUS Todo Backup Free in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if Agent.exe (Battle.net Update Agent) 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 Battle.net Update Agent. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: Battle.net Update Agent 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 Agent.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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