The genuine launch.exe file is a software component of Launcher. There are different programs associated with a 'Launch.exe' process. Processes with this name are usually responsible for running the application or a specific module associated with the application. Checking the file location on the computer is recommended as it should be located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The file may be considered malicious if located in "C:\Windows" or "C:\Windows\System32". Scanning the file with a trusted anti-virus software is highly recommended.
Launch stands for Launcher Application
The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file. Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the launch.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.
Description: Launch.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The file launch.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" (in most cases C:\Program Files (x86)\eInstruction\Device Manager\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\CyberScrub Privacy Suite\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 45,192 bytes (18% of all occurrences), 57,344 bytes and 10 more variants.
The file is not a Windows core file. There is no file information. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: MACHINE\User Shell Folders, MACHINE\Run, Run, TaskScheduler).
The launch.exe file is certified by a trustworthy company.
Launch.exe is able to monitor applications.
Therefore the technical security rating is 41% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
In case of any problems with launch.exe, you can also visit the www.einstruction.com support page [1][2], update [1][2] the program to the latest version or completely remove DeviceManager or CyberScrub® Privacy Suite™ (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program).
If launch.exe is located in a subfolder of Windows folder for temporary files, the security rating is 64% dangerous. The file size is 1,122,452 bytes.
The program has a visible window. The file is not a Windows core file. There is no information about the author of the file. The software is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: MACHINE\User Shell Folders, MACHINE\Run, Run, TaskScheduler).
Launch.exe is able to monitor applications.
If launch.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows, the security rating is 72% dangerous. The file size is 1,036,288 bytes.
The file is a file with no information about its developer. The program is not visible. Launch.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The file is not a Windows core file.
Launch.exe is able to manipulate other programs.
External information from Paul Collins: There are different files with the same name:
"MailScan Dispatcher" must run at start up. MailScan Dispatcher splits each e-mail message into various components such as the header, body and attachment. Compressed formats (ZIP, ARJ, etc.) are scanned for viruses and cleaned
"Screen Guard" can run at start up. Part of Access Denied security and privacy software
"Traceless" is not required to run at start up. Traceless 2003 - clear your cookies, temp directories and browser history with a click of a button. It also clears the recent documents and the IE drop down auto complete box
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as launch.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder, for example Win32:Dropper-gen [Drp] (detected by Avast), and HEUR:Trojan.Win32.Generic (detected by Kaspersky). Therefore, you should check the launch.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
Oberon's wrapping application that protects the games and provide a common starting menu Veg
does not work with Vista Floyd Watson
remove from lab top can't get games Deborah Waters
it shuts down your computer once you tell it to end program ali scott
has Trojan agent 130883 willygood
My PC named it Launch.exe instead of Dr.Web. I don't have other problems with ti though. Poch Peralta
This file is harmful and it is a hidden file. It causes errors like "not a window 32 application" and it slows your computer and it's applications. Akbar Mirza
I have a game I purchased, been using it for years, it's super text twist. Now this launch exe keeps coming up wants to know if I want it to take control. I cannot play the game at all. Ida Keys
GTA 5 lincoln
In my case: Treasure Hunt Simulator kanseren
I have come to the conclusion that if it is NOT essential, and no harm comes from removing it, than remove it. Donald Jones
god of war3passowd in not passoweld in dilli.m
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Summary: Average user rating of launch.exe:
based on 13 votes with 13 user comments.
4 users think launch.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
6 users think it's probably harmless.
One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous.
2 users think launch.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.
8 users don't grade launch.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving launch issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with launch. 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 launch.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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Summary: Average user rating of launch.exe: based on 13 votes with 13 user comments. 4 users think launch.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 6 users think it's probably harmless. One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users think launch.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 8 users don't grade launch.exe ("not sure about it").