What does the pythonw.exe file do?
The pythonw.exe process is also known as Python and is a part of Python or, as the case may be, SearchNewTab. This software is produced by Python Software Foundation (www.python.org). An outdated or faulty version of pythonw.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- Python has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- Python 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)
- pythonw.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module pythonw.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about pythonw.exe Python
pythonw.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. Pythonw.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Users\USERNAME".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 27,648 bytes (33% of all these files), 93,696 bytes, 95,760 bytes, 95,904 bytes or, as the case may be, 41,472 bytes.
The pythonw file is not part of the Windows operating system. This pythonw.exe process is initiated as part of Windows start-up (Registry: Run, TaskScheduler, User Shell Folders, MACHINE\Run).
The application does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager.
pythonw.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, 69% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
- A pythonw.exe file has a 58% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of C:\. In this case, the file size is usually 27,136 bytes (66% of all these files) or, as the case may be, 42,136 bytes. This particular software does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. The pythonw file is not part of the Windows operating system. There is no internal description of the file. To remove the file and its related software from your computer, click Programs in Control Panel
- A pythonw.exe file has a 61% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files". In this case, the file size is usually 24,576 bytes (50% of all these files) or, as the case may be, 95,760 bytes. Windows starts the process each time that the computer boots up (Registry: Run, TaskScheduler, User Shell Folders, MACHINE\Run). It is no part of Microsoft Windows. pythonw.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 pythonw.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 pythonw?
| I know that the software to link above I paid for to get rid of the pythonw.exe has stopped working problem was of no help. Only lined someones pockets as the problem is still there and I am unable to run some programs. Heather | |
| nix geht mehr | |
| It's from the Python runtime. It's for a programming language (further information...) Seth | |
| pythonw.exe is leftovers from python programming code, can not cause virus or anything harmful unless python is installed onto your machine (further information...) Nicholas Robert Butkus | |
| It's a programming language, retards. (further information...) PWNAGE |
Summary: 7 users consider pythonw.exe essential and should not be removed. One user considers it harmless. However, one user considers this to be a suspicious process and would like to get rid of it. For this reason, one user has already deleted pythonw.exe. source: file.net
How to uninstall Python or SearchNewTab
To remove Python 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 Python or SearchNewTab in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if pythonw.exe (Python) 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 Python. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: Python 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 pythonw.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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