What does the epmd.exe file do?
The epmd.exe process is also known as NI SystemLink Message Broker or, as the case may be, RabbitMQ Server (SolarWinds Distribution) and is a part of Erlang OTP (Version 20, 17, 21, 18) or, as the case may be, RabbitMQ Server. This software is produced by National Instruments (www.ni.com) or, as the case may be, SolarWinds Worldwide. An outdated or faulty version of epmd.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- NI SystemLink Message Broker has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- NI SystemLink Message Broker 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)
- epmd.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module epmd.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about epmd.exe NI SystemLink Message Broker
epmd.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. Epmd.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 45,568 bytes (50% of all these files), 36,352 bytes as well as 5 other variants.
This process does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. The epmd file is not part of the Windows operating system. File properties have not been internally documented by the producer or developer. This process is connected to a server on the Internet or in your local network.
epmd.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, 64% 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 epmd.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 epmd?
The file spreads very slowly and does not often make an appearance. Therefore, feedback from other users is not yet available.
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How to uninstall Erlang OTP or RabbitMQ Server
To remove NI SystemLink Message Broker 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 Erlang OTP or RabbitMQ Server in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if epmd.exe (NI SystemLink Message Broker) 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 NI SystemLink Message Broker. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: NI SystemLink Message Broker 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 epmd.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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