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What is Engine.exe?

Engine.exe is an executable file that is associated with several software applications. It is a common name for the main executable file in many programs and it's responsible for running the primary functions of the software. In the context of the software mentioned, it is associated with VirtualZ, Combat Arms, ZeroBit, by Nexon, and by Light Team Rise.

The associated software serves different purposes:

  • VirtualZ: This is a virtualization software that allows users to run multiple operating systems on a single machine.
  • Combat Arms: This is an online multiplayer game developed by Nexon. Engine.exe is needed to run the game.
  • ZeroBit: This is a software developed by Light Team Rise. It's used for various purposes, including system optimization and data management.

Engine.exe is needed for the associated software to function properly. It contains important code that is necessary for running the applications. It should be noted that sometimes, malicious programs may disguise themselves as Engine.exe. If the file is located in C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\ZeroBit\_Main, it might be a part of the ZeroBit software. But if it's located elsewhere or if you notice unusual computer behavior, it might be a good idea to run a virus scan to ensure it's not malware.

If you find that Engine.exe is not associated with any software you installed or if it's causing problems, you should consider removing it. Always make sure to remove software and associated files through the proper uninstallation process to avoid causing other issues.

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Engine.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with Engine
Engine.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as Combat Arms or VirtualZ or Atlantic Quest or reWASD: gamepad mapper engine

belongs to software Combat Arms or ZeroBit or reWASD Engine or Virtue or Atlantic Quest

by (www.nexon.net) or Light Team Rise or Disc Soft FZE or MyPlayCity.

Description: Engine.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Engine.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder—usually C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\x11\a\ or C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\ZeroBit\_Main\. Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 7,916,032 bytes (41% of all occurrences), 1,201,166 bytes, 27,648 bytes or 793,088 bytes. file.net/process/engine.exe.html 
There is no file information. The program has no visible window. It is not a Windows system file. Engine.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 66% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.

Recommended: Identify Engine.exe related errors

If Engine.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 45% dangerous. The file size is 27,648 bytes (12% of all occurrences), 793,088 bytes and 6 more variants. The file is not a Windows core file. Engine.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.

Uninstalling this variant: You can also do the following:
  1) uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ reWASD or Virtue
  2) turn to the software developer, Daemon-help, for advice
  3) look for a new, improved version.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as Engine.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder, for example not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.BitCoinMiner.wzo or not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.BitCoinMiner.uvp (detected by Kaspersky), and Trojan.Gen.2 or PUA.Gen (detected by Symantec). Therefore, you should check the Engine.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

game
  Pavel   (further information)
installation software
  usman  
it comes up after we install games, right before the first screen comes on to play the game
  Christy  
engine.exe problem
   
protetor de tela motor montando
  jose batista de souza pinto  
It comes with installation of the game Pirates of the Carribian and you need it to play the game.
  Jan   (further information)
A Game. Combat Arms
  Lionel  
Teil u.a. von der softwaree "free WAV to MP3"
  Phan  
ENGINE~1.EXE is making my CPU go to 100% usage. Ended process, deleted from Registry, Rebooted, and it came back! Need to clean registry.
  Angel  
This is used to run games.
   
It takes a lot of resources for nothing. if stopped, it restarts after few seconds. If erased, the you'll re-find the file after a reboot.
  Gabriele  
Hackers use fake Windows error logs to hide malicious payload
  Henri   (further information)

Summary: Average user rating of Engine.exe: based on 19 votes with 12 user comments. 13 users think Engine.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless. 4 users suspect danger. One user thinks Engine.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it. 3 users don't grade Engine.exe ("not sure about it").


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Best practices for resolving Engine issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with Engine. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.

Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.

To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.

To help you analyze the Engine.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.



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