compact.exe

File Compress Utility

compact.exe. Is it a virus?

The compact.exe could be a File Compress Utility.

This file is part of Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. Compact.exe is developed by Microsoft Corporation. It’s a system and hidden file. Compact.exe is usually located in the %SYSTEM% sub-folder and its usual size is 18,432 bytes.

Recommendation

Disable and delete the compact.exe process as soon as possible. Most likely it is a virus, a trojan, or some other malware.

Checks

Malware risk: Scan your PC for viruses and Trojans
Run an antivirus scan to ensure your PC is clean and safe. Registry Errors: Free scan (run Registry Cleaner)Uninstallation: N/A Uninstall (run Unistall Manager)Disk & Memory Usage: N/A Free scan (run Task Manager)

Details

Author: Microsoft CorporationProcess: File Compress UtilityPart Of: Microsoft® Windows® Operating SystemCommon path(s): subfolder in %SYSTEM%
%SYSTEM%
subfolder in %WINDOWS%Keywords(s): systemFilesize(s): 18,432 bytes, 17,408 bytes, 18,944 bytes