BackgroundSwitcher.exe is an executable file that is part of the software John's Background Switcher developed by johnsadventures.com. This software is typically installed in the directory C:\Program Files (x86)\johnsadventures.com\John's Background Switcher.
John's Background Switcher is a software application designed to periodically change the background image on your computer desktop. It allows users to select multiple images and rotates them on a schedule, providing a fresh and dynamic desktop background. The software can pull images from various sources such as local files, folders, or online platforms like Flickr, Instagram, and others.
John's Background Switcher is not a necessary system component but rather a personal preference tool. It is useful for those who enjoy having a variety of backgrounds on their desktop without the need to manually change them. It adds a level of customization and personalization to the user's desktop experience.
While John's Background Switcher is a legitimate software, like any other software, it uses system resources. If you find that it's consuming too much memory or slowing down your computer, you might consider removing it. If you don't use the software or if it was installed without your knowledge, it would be a good idea to remove it. Always remember to download software from trusted sources to avoid potential security risks.
Description: BackgroundSwitcher.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. BackgroundSwitcher.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)"—e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\johnsadventures.com\John's Background Switcher\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 121,960 bytes (30% of all occurrences), 119,104 bytes, 121,688 bytes, 127,272 bytes or 117,400 bytes.
BackgroundSwitcher.exe is not a Windows system file. The file has a digital signature. The program has no visible window. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: Run).
BackgroundSwitcher.exe appears to be a compressed file.
Therefore the technical security rating is 39% dangerous.
Uninstalling this variant:
The software publisher Backgroundswitcher provides update information (www.backgroundswitcher.com). You could uninstall the software John's Background Switcher using the Uninstall a Program function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Uninstall a Program).
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as BackgroundSwitcher.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the BackgroundSwitcher.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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One user thinks it's probably harmless.
Best practices for resolving BackgroundSwitcher issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with BackgroundSwitcher. 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 BackgroundSwitcher.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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One user thinks it's probably harmless.