What does the httpd.exe file do?
The httpd.exe process is also known as Apache HTTP Server or, as the case may be, CONNECT and is a part of Apache HTTP Server or, as the case may be, Marvell Storage Utility (Version V4). This software is produced by Apache Software Foundation (www.apache.org). An outdated or faulty version of httpd.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- Apache HTTP Server has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- Apache HTTP Server 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)
- httpd.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module httpd.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about httpd.exe Apache HTTP Server
httpd.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. Httpd.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subdirectory of "C:\Users\USERNAME".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 24,645 bytes (22% of all these files), 24,635 bytes as well as 19 other variants.
It is the Apache2.4 service: Apache/2.4.2 (Win32) OpenSSL/1.0.1g PHP/5.4.4.
The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. Httpd.exe was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. This particular software is connected to a server on the Internet or in your local network.
For this reason, 45% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
- A httpd.exe file has a 49% 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 20,549 bytes (50% of all these files) or, as the case may be, 15,872 bytes. This file was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. This httpd.exe process does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. httpd.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 httpd.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 httpd?
| The "Apache" Webserver program. Don't worry. you installed it. (further information...) Meeko | |
| useful to send file to http server sudarsanareddy | |
| Apache web server...like Meeko says, you installed it. Its fine (further information...) John C | |
| Its in XAMPP too, so if u have startet Control Center of Xampp and apache is working/started ..so the httpd.exe is needed if u r using Apache/Xampp StyLer | |
| Its Apache Serwer, but dont forget to change default password. Its possible, that any1 can enter your database. Theory | |
| Hiper Text Transfer Protocol Orkun | |
| You might not have installed it. The newer subversion installers install Apache without any option to disable it. You really don't need it if you are just running svnserve. It just wastes 200mb of ram and stops your own webserver. (further information...) Jamie |
Summary: 4 users consider httpd.exe essential and should not be removed. 3 users consider it harmless. source: file.net
How to uninstall Apache HTTP Server or Marvell Storage Utility
To remove Apache HTTP Server 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 Apache HTTP Server or Marvell Storage Utility in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if httpd.exe (Apache HTTP Server) 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 Apache HTTP Server. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: Apache HTTP Server 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 httpd.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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