What does the cmd.exe file do?
The cmd.exe process is also known as Windows Command Processor or, as the case may be, Stub and is a part of Microsoft Windows Operating System or, as the case may be, KaV5esH06pkjKEmuj. This software is produced by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com) or, as the case may be, OyVw5w. An outdated or faulty version of cmd.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- Windows Command Processor has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- Windows Command Processor 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)
- cmd.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module cmd.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about cmd.exe Windows Command Processor
cmd.exe is a Windows system file. Cmd.exe is found in the C:\Windows\System32 directory or sometimes in a subdirectory of C:\Windows.
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 302,592 bytes (25% of all these files), 236,544 bytes as well as 19 other variants.
The Windows operating system requires this file. The original file was created by Microsoft. The file itself can therefore be considered trustworthy. This cmd.exe process does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager.
For this reason, 4% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
cmd.exe is a system file used by Microsoft Windows, and appears in Windows Task Manager as a process named "Windows Command Processor." However, some viruses and Trojans use the same file name to avoid detection (for example Trojan.ADH.2 (recognized by Symantec), as well as TROJ_GEN.R3ECDBP (recognized by TrendMicro)).
For better security, scan your computer with two different antivirus engines. You can use free antivirus software for this purpose.
Objectionable files with the same file name have the following characteristics:
- A cmd.exe file has a 55% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files". In this case, the file size is usually 2,086,400 bytes (50% of all these files) or, as the case may be, 20,480 bytes. This cmd.exe process does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. The file is no part of Microsoft Windows. It has none of the usual file information, such as version number, etc.
- A cmd.exe file has a 48% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Users\USERNAME". In this case, the file size is usually 345,088 bytes. The application has a visible window, and can be closed by clicking the red X button.. Windows starts the process each time that the computer boots up (Registry: RunOnce, MACHINE\RunOnce, TaskScheduler, User Shell Folders, DEFAULT\Run, Run, cmdfile, MACHINE\Run). The cmd file is not part of the Windows operating system.
- A cmd.exe file has a 72% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in the C:\Windows directory. In this case, the file size is usually 16,384 bytes.
- A cmd.exe file has a 100% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of C:\Windows\System32. In this case, the file size is usually 696,000 bytes.
- A cmd.exe file has a 84% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in the Windows Temp directory. In this case, the file size is usually 61,440 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 cmd.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 cmd?
| I think it has to do with running different screen resolutions temporarily. (I closed my laptop and when I opened it up again the resolution was smaller than normal. So small in fact, that I had to scroll to see all of the screen. I noticed that this program was running while this was happening. I closed my laptop, opened it up again and the glitch fixed itself and was back to normal. cmd.exe process was still there. I'm not positive if it has to do with resolution, but that's all that I can tell. bman9089 | |
| this file about ms-dos in windows in run amarkamaj | |
| ms-dos command prompt Phillip_2005 | |
| it keeps popping up everytime the internet is connected, after infected louis | |
| combat error caused by cmd p kuchiba |
Summary: 19 users consider cmd.exe essential and should not be removed. 3 users consider it harmless. However, 5 users consider this to be a suspicious process and would like to get rid of it. For this reason, 3 users have already removed cmd.exe. source: file.net
How to uninstall the program or KaV5esH06pkjKEmuj
To remove Windows Command Processor 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 the program or KaV5esH06pkjKEmuj in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if cmd.exe (Windows Command Processor) 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 Windows Command Processor. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: Windows Command Processor 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 cmd.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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