What does the client32.exe file do?
The client32.exe process is also known as NetSupport Client Application or, as the case may be, Acer Classroom Manager Client Application and is a part of NetSupport Manager or, as the case may be, NetSupport Remote Control. This software is produced by NetSupport (www.netsupportsoftware.com). An outdated or faulty version of client32.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- NetSupport Client Application has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- NetSupport Client Application 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)
- client32.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module client32.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about client32.exe NetSupport Client Application
client32.exe is not a Windows system file and is known to frequently cause computer problems. Client32.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Users\USERNAME".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 105,848 bytes (40% of all these files), 106,864 bytes or, as the case may be, 34,808 bytes.
This client32.exe process is initiated as part of Windows start-up (Registry: User Shell Folders, Run, TaskScheduler).
Client32.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 original file is digitally signed. Check your file. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager.
client32.exe appears to be a file that was compressed by an EXE-Packer. This technique is often used by trojans to keep the file size small and also hamper debugging efforts. However, this in itself is not sufficient reason to presume malicious intent, since even well-intentioned, professional software producers take advantage of compressed files.
For this reason, 66% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
A client32.exe file has a 45% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files". In this case, the file size is usually 29,744 bytes (30% of all these files), 105,848 bytes as well as 5 other variants. The producer of the file is registered with a certificate authority. This confirms the genuineness of the file. The client32 file contains a digital signature from Verisign, a subsidiary of Symantec. Verisign thereby confirms this file's authenticity and integrity. It does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. This client32.exe process is connected to a server on the Internet or in your local network. client32.exe appears to be a file that was compressed by an EXE-Packer. This technique is often used by trojans to keep the file size small and also hamper debugging efforts. However, this in itself is not sufficient reason to presume malicious intent, since even well-intentioned, professional software producers take advantage of compressed files.
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 client32.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 client32?
| NetSupport/Ranger Remote Control client file Cherub | |
| NetSupport/Ranger Remote Control client file, allows others to spy on you..at least admins with NetSupport Rob | |
| it is a viewing program where one can monitor others information david leclrec | |
| NetSupport Remote Control Client - Only dangerous if your Admin did not install this. For more info, visit its homepage. Vosla | |
| Client32 is a spyware which uses powerful hooks to lock the computer and is almost unclosable. Cattman |
Summary: 3 users consider client32.exe essential and should not be removed. For this reason, 4 users have already removed client32.exe. source: file.net
How to uninstall NetSupport Manager or NetSupport Remote Control
To remove NetSupport Client Application 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 NetSupport Manager or NetSupport Remote Control in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if client32.exe (NetSupport Client Application) 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 NetSupport Client Application. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: NetSupport Client Application 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 client32.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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