defwatch.exe

Unknown application

defwatch.exe. Is it a virus?

It’s not absolutely clear which product this file is part of and who is its author. It’s a hidden file. Defwatch.exe is usually located in the %SYSTEM% folder and its usual size is 31,624 bytes.

Recommendation

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

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Before disabling this file make sure it is not a legitimate file that is also called defwatch.exe.

Details

Common path(s): %SYSTEM%Keywords(s): hiddenFilesize(s): 31,624 bytes

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)