The genuine CcmExec.exe file is a software component of Endpoint Configuration Management by Microsoft Corporation. "CcmExec.exe" is a Microsoft file when found in "C:\Windows\CCM". If found in "C:\Windows" or "C:\Windows\System32" it may be malware. Although not part of the Windows OS, it is important for enterprise computers. It is the "SMS Agent Host" for Endpoint Configuration Management. It is a service that loads at Windows startup after the WMI service which it depends upon. It logs messages in "CCMexec.log". It receives and installs updates from the management server for Windows, Office, and certain non-Microsoft products like Java and Adobe. Occasionally it starts "inventory.exe" which scans all disks and reports what software is eligible for updates.
CCMExec stands for Change and Configuration Management Execution Agent Host
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 CcmExec.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: CcmExec.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. CcmExec.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows—typically C:\Windows\CCM\ or C:\Windows\SysWOW64\CCM\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 1,773,240 bytes (14% of all occurrences), 764,768 bytes and 19 more variants.
The process is a service, and the service name is CcmExec. The service provides change and configuration services for computer management systems.
The file is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The file is digitally signed. The software can be uninstalled in the Control Panel.
CcmExec.exe is able to monitor applications.
Therefore the technical security rating is 12% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
It is possible to do the following: 1) uninstall Microsoft SMS or SMS Advanced Client software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 10/8/7) 2) go to the support area of the Microsoft website 3) search for an update on the vendor’s website.
If CcmExec.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32, the security rating is 33% dangerous. The file size is 764,768 bytes (84% of all occurrences), 757,792 bytes or 590,712 bytes.
The program is not visible. CcmExec.exe is not a Windows system file. The software can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. The application uses ports to connect to or from a LAN or the Internet. It is digitally signed.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as CcmExec.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the CcmExec.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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Badly designed program. Overuse of the disk drive. Killing it from the task manager provide relief from deadlocks due to its overuse of resources.
This is not dangerous at all. It is part of the MS System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) client update agent or the SMS Agent Host. This program is used much like Windows Update or WSUS to keep clients up to date with current Windows patching, security updates and will also coordinate the update of non MS programs like java or adobe flash. It only takes a hardware and software inventory once a day and report to whatever site code it is set for. Once the reporting is done, the system it reported to will tell the agent what it is missing and tell it to download/install the missing programs/patches. The CPU usage is typically only high when it is running its inventory and reporting cycle or downloading needed updates. Eric
it is from microsoft me
McAfee's core AV engine
Virsus are rewriting this process, have been for a while. Check the IP addresses it's attempting to access. Common malware site 208.73.210.29 has been seen utlizing this app. Again do not assume this is a system link. Very evil malware is out there. Matt
It forms part of the SCCM client that is used by SCCM to provide information on you device HW/SW. SCCM Fan
eats memory bandwidth and hogs cpu...pita Gravy
Windows Update for managed office PC's, totally harmless MS ptoduct. Robin Armstrong (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of CcmExec.exe:
based on 81 votes with 9 user comments.
58 users think CcmExec.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
4 users think it's probably harmless.
6 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
8 users suspect danger.
5 users think CcmExec.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.
9 users don't grade CcmExec.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving CcmExec issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with CcmExec. 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 CcmExec.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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Eric
me
Matt
SCCM Fan
Gravy
Robin Armstrong (further information)
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Summary: Average user rating of CcmExec.exe: based on 81 votes with 9 user comments. 58 users think CcmExec.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 4 users think it's probably harmless. 6 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 8 users suspect danger. 5 users think CcmExec.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 9 users don't grade CcmExec.exe ("not sure about it").