What does the Scheduler.exe file do?
The Scheduler.exe process is also known as Driver Booster Scheduler or, as the case may be, (Rhinoback Secure Online Backup Manager) Scheduler (Version (32bit)) and is a part of Driver Booster (Version 7, 8, 6, 5, 9, 11, 10) or, as the case may be, Scheduler Application. This software is produced by IObit (www.iobit.com) or, as the case may be, SoftThinks (www.softthinks.com). An outdated or faulty version of Scheduler.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- Driver Booster Scheduler has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- Driver Booster Scheduler 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)
- Scheduler.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module Scheduler.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about Scheduler.exe Driver Booster Scheduler
Scheduler.exe is not a Windows system file and is known to frequently cause computer problems. Scheduler.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 149,776 bytes (31% of all these files), 152,848 bytes as well as 15 other variants.
The Scheduler file is no part of Microsoft Windows. The producer of the file is registered with a certificate authority. This confirms the genuineness of the file. The original file is digitally signed. Check your file. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager.
Scheduler.exe is capable of supervise programs, record keystrokes as well as Change the behavior of other applications.
For this reason, 24% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
- A Scheduler.exe file has a 61% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of C:\Windows. In this case, the file size is usually 872,448 bytes (59% of all these files), 892,928 bytes, 888,832 bytes or, as the case may be, 715,912 bytes. It is no part of Microsoft Windows. This Scheduler program does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager. There is no internal description of the file. The file can be found in the Windows folder; however, it is not a Windows system file. Windows starts the process each time that the computer boots up (Registry: MACHINE\Run, TaskScheduler). Scheduler.exe is capable of modify other Windows tasks, log keyboard entries as well as monitor other applications.
- A Scheduler.exe file has a 86% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Users\USERNAME". In this case, the file size is usually 1,079,808 bytes (40% of all these files), 642,560 bytes, 1,079,296 bytes or, as the case may be, 991,744 bytes. Scheduler.exe has none of the usual file information, such as version number, etc. The Scheduler file was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. The application does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager. Scheduler.exe is capable of log keyboard entries, monitor other applications as well as modify other Windows tasks.
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 Scheduler.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 Scheduler?
| looks like spyware very much, reinstalls after Spybot S&D and after AdAware Eric Lankreijer | |
| Just part of MRU Blaster...no problem C | |
| HP laptop backup software - C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\ Damage | |
| hp one day backUp C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\Scheduler.exe dan | |
| HP Laptop backup reminder within C:\windows\SMINST size 892,923 bytes modified 2/15/2006 and created 2007 along with other files and folder. This version should be safe/needed. Other versions/locations would need further research. Ann | |
| This file is part of Planet Backup. Scheduler.exe is developed by QSX Software Group. It’s a hidden file. This files starts on Windows startup. Scheduler.exe is usually located in the %WINDOWS% sub-folder and its usual size is 715,912 bytes. (further information...) RA | |
| Part of HP backup manager. C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\Scheduler.exe Found it during fresh install of windows - picked it up at driver installation phase, prior to connecting to internet. SS |
Summary: 3 users consider Scheduler.exe essential and should not be removed. For this reason, 2 users have already removed Scheduler.exe. source: file.net
How to uninstall Driver Booster or Scheduler Application
To remove Driver Booster Scheduler 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 Driver Booster or Scheduler Application in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if Scheduler.exe (Driver Booster Scheduler) 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 Driver Booster Scheduler. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: Driver Booster Scheduler 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 Scheduler.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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