What does the chrome.exe file do?
The chrome.exe process is also known as Google Chrome or, as the case may be, Chromium and is a part of Google Chrome or, as the case may be, Chromium. This software is produced by Google (toolbar.google.com) or, as the case may be, The Chromium Authors. An outdated or faulty version of chrome.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- Google Chrome has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- Google Chrome 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)
- chrome.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module chrome.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about chrome.exe Google Chrome
chrome.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. The file chrome.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in in a subdirectory of the Windows Temp folder or, as the case may be, in in a subdirectory of the "My Documents" folder.
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 813,896 bytes (3% of all these files), 1,555,952 bytes as well as 284 other variants.
Chrome.exe does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system. The original file has a digital certificate (see its file properties). The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. This file contains a digital signature from Verisign, a subsidiary of Symantec. Verisign thereby confirms this file's authenticity and integrity.
Chrome.exe is capable of Change the behavior of other applications as well as supervise programs.
For this reason, 24% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
- A chrome.exe file has a 39% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Users\USERNAME". In this case, the file size is usually 828,416 bytes (10% of all these files), 1,068,544 bytes as well as 157 other variants. The chrome file is not part of the Windows operating system. 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). Chrome.exe is capable of modify other Windows tasks as well as monitor other applications.
- A chrome.exe file has a 63% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in the Windows Temp directory. In this case, the file size is usually 199,168 bytes (50% of all these files) or, as the case may be, 532,608 bytes. It was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. Chrome.exe is capable of Change the behavior of other applications as well as monitor other applications.
- A chrome.exe file has a 46% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of C:\Windows. In this case, the file size is usually 409,605 bytes.
- A chrome.exe file has a 52% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of C:\. In this case, the file size is usually 3,599,928 bytes.
- A chrome.exe file has a 26% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in the "C:\Users\USERNAME" folder. In this case, the file size is usually 83,456 bytes.
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 chrome.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 chrome?
| webroser like firefox its actualy a good one warlord | |
| this is extremely not dangerous. this is a web browser like mozilla firefox and internet explorer. Luke DUke | |
| Google Crome, a famous web browser (further information...) metoo | |
| Google Chrome Web Browser (further information...) SB | |
| internet conektion sumadi |
Summary: 10 users consider chrome.exe essential and should not be removed. 5 users consider it harmless. However, 2 users consider this to be a suspicious process and would like to get rid of it. For this reason, 2 users have already removed chrome.exe. source: file.net
How to uninstall Google Chrome or Chromium
To remove Google Chrome 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 Google Chrome or Chromium in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if chrome.exe (Google Chrome) 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 Google Chrome. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: Google Chrome 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 chrome.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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