aesm_service.exe is a software component of Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX). It stands for Intel SGX Application Enclave Services Manager. This executable file is part of the Intel SGX platform software component and is typically located in the directory: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\sgx_psw.inf_amd64_69d915519e0a2ac8.
Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) is a set of security-related instruction codes that are built into some modern Intel central processing units (CPUs). They allow user-level as well as operating system code to define private regions of memory, called enclaves, whose contents are protected and unable to be either read or saved by any process outside the enclave itself, including processes running at higher privilege levels.
The aesm_service.exe is necessary if you are using applications that require Intel SGX features. It helps in managing and securing the enclaves. If you're not using any applications that require Intel SGX, it's not necessary for your system to run. If you suspect that the aesm_service.exe file on your computer is a virus or malware, it's advisable to run a malware scan to check. If it's confirmed to be malicious, or if it's causing problems to your system, you should remove it.
Description: Aesm_service.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The file aesm_service.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 (generally C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\sgx_psw.inf_amd64_fafb1d329fdfe2c6\ or C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\sgx_psw.inf_amd64_69d915519e0a2ac8\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 2,349,608 bytes (21% of all occurrences), 2,350,112 bytes and 13 more variants.
The process is a service, and the service name is AESMService. The system services management agent for Intel Software Guard Extensions enabled applications.
It is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. The file is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. The file has a digital signature.
Therefore the technical security rating is 10% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
If aesm_service.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 20% dangerous. The file size is 3,744,904 bytes (33% of all occurrences), 3,723,400 bytes, 3,089,680 bytes or 3,715,208 bytes.
The program is not visible. It is not a Windows system file. The process can be removed using the Control Panel's Add\Remove programs applet. The aesm_service.exe file is certified by a trustworthy company.
Aesm_service.exe is able to monitor applications and manipulate other programs.
Uninstalling this variant:
If you have any problems with aesm_service.exe, you can also uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program > Intel® Software Guard Extensions Platform).
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as aesm_service.exe. Therefore, you should check the aesm_service.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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It appears aesm_service.exe was responsible for installing the incorrect drivers for several of my laptop's devices, including speakers. It made them invisible and unusable. PhilH
Summary: Average user rating of aesm_service.exe:
based on 2 votes with 2 user comments.
One user suspects danger.
One user thinks aesm_service.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it.
Best practices for resolving aesm_service issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with aesm_service. 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 aesm_service.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 aesm_service.exe: based on 2 votes with 2 user comments. One user suspects danger. One user thinks aesm_service.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it.