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What is BackgroundDownload.exe?

BackgroundDownload.exe is an executable file associated with the Visual Studio Background Download service, which is a part of Microsoft's Visual Studio Community software. This file is typically located at C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\Installer\resources\app\ServiceHub\Services\Microsoft.VisualStudio.Setup.Service.

The Visual Studio Background Download service is designed to download updates and components for Visual Studio in the background. This allows users to continue working in Visual Studio without interruption while updates are being downloaded. This service is particularly useful for developers who need to keep their Visual Studio environment up-to-date with the latest features, bug fixes, and security patches.

BackgroundDownload.exe is needed to manage the background downloading of updates for Visual Studio. Without it, users would have to manually download and install updates, which could disrupt their workflow. It also ensures that Visual Studio is always running the latest and most secure version.

There is no need to remove BackgroundDownload.exe as it is a legitimate part of the Visual Studio software. If it is causing problems such as high CPU usage or if you suspect it to be a virus or malware disguised under the same name, you may consider removing it. Before doing so, it is recommended to run a full system scan with a reliable antivirus software to rule out any potential threats.

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BackgroundDownload.exe file information

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

The process known as Visual Studio Background Download belongs to software Visual Studio Community (version 2019, 2022) or Visual Studio Enterprise (version 2019) or Microsoft Visual Studio Installer or Visual Studio Build Tools (version 2019) by (www.microsoft.com).

Description: BackgroundDownload.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The file BackgroundDownload.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" (mostly C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\Installer\resources\app\ServiceHub\Services\Microsoft.VisualStudio.Setup.Service\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 255,056 bytes (17% of all occurrences), 65,432 bytes and 13 more variants. file.net/process/backgrounddownload.exe.html 
The program has a visible window. It is not a Windows core file. The BackgroundDownload.exe file is certified by a trustworthy company. This process is launched automatically by the Windows Task Scheduler. Therefore the technical security rating is 0% dangerous.

Uninstalling this variant: If you have any problems with BackgroundDownload.exe, you can also do the following:

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If BackgroundDownload.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the security rating is 42% dangerous. The file size is 73,184 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 73,696 bytes. It is not a Windows system file. The BackgroundDownload.exe file is certified by a trustworthy company. The program is not visible. The application uses ports to connect to or from a LAN or the Internet.

Uninstalling this variant: If you have any problems with BackgroundDownload.exe, you can also do the following:

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as BackgroundDownload.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the BackgroundDownload.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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Best practices for resolving BackgroundDownload issues

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