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What is Altruistic.exe?

Altruistic.exe is an executable file that is part of the software package developed by ALT Dev Group. This file is typically located in the C:\ProgramData\Altruistic directory on your computer.

The associated software is designed to provide various functionalities depending on the specific application it is part of. It could be part of a larger software suite that provides a range of services, from system optimization to data management. The exact benefits of the software would depend on the specific application it is associated with.

The Altruistic.exe file is needed for the associated software to function properly. It contains important code that the software uses to perform its tasks. Like any executable file, it could potentially be a target for malicious software. If your antivirus software flags it as a threat, or if you notice any unusual activity related to this file (such as high CPU usage), it may be infected with a virus or malware. In such cases, you should remove it to protect your system. Always ensure to download software from trusted sources and keep your antivirus software up-to-date to prevent such issues.

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Altruistic.exe file information

The process known as Altruist or Altst or Altrst appears to belong to software Altruistic or Altruistics by or Altruistic Software or A Software Team or Al AlSoftTeam.

Description: Altruistic.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. Altruistic.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\ProgramData"—common is C:\ProgramData\Altruistic\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\Altruistic\. Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 13,179,660 bytes (95% of all occurrences) or 9,311,824 bytes. file.net/process/altruistic.exe.html 
It is a service, and the service name is AltruisticsService: Altruistics control service.
Altruistic.exe is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. It is a file with no information about its developer. The software listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. Altruistic.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs, monitor applications and connect to the Internet. Therefore the technical security rating is 75% dangerous.

Uninstalling this variant: In case you experience problems using Altruistic.exe, you can uninstall Altruistic or Altruistics software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 10/8/7).

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Important: Some malware also uses the file name Altruistic.exe, for example Generic PUA FE (PUA) (detected by Sophos), and Trojan.TR/Qbot.I (detected by F-Secure). Therefore, you should check the Altruistic.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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Summary: Average user rating of Altruistic.exe: based on 1 vote with 1 user comment. One user thinks Altruistic.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it. One user is not sure about it.


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Best practices for resolving Altruistic issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with Altruistic. 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 Altruistic.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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