What is cports.exe?

cports.exe is an executable file associated with the software CurrPorts developed by Nir Sofer under the company NirSoft. CurrPorts is a network monitoring software that displays the list of all currently opened TCP/IP and UDP ports on your local computer.

The software is useful for network administrators and security professionals as it provides detailed information about the applications and processes that are using network connections. It can show the remote IP address connected to each port, the process that opened the port, and other useful information. This can help in identifying potential security risks and troubleshooting network issues.

The cports.exe file is typically located in the C:\Users\USERNAME\Downloads\CURRPORTS directory. It is not a Windows system file and can be removed if it causes problems. Any executable file should be checked for viruses before opening - even if you think it is from a reputable source.

If you are not using CurrPorts or if cports.exe is causing issues, you can safely remove it. If you are using CurrPorts and it is functioning properly, there is no need to remove cports.exe as it is a crucial part of the software.

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Cports.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with cports — Cports.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as CurrPorts belongs to software CurrPorts or Nir Sofer by NirSoft (www.nirsoft.net).

Description: Cports.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Cports.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder—primarily C:\Users\USERNAME\Downloads\CURRPORTS\. Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 178,272 bytes (22% of all occurrences), 73,312 bytes and 6 more variants.
Cports.exe is not a Windows core file. Cports.exe is certified by a trustworthy company. The program has no visible window. Cports.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 41% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: If problems with Nir Sofer occur, you can get help from the software vendor Nirsoft or uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program).

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If cports.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 21% dangerous. The file size is 215,552 bytes (14% of all occurrences), 79,056 bytes and 5 more variants. The program has a visible window. The file is not a Windows system file. The file has a digital signature. Cports.exe is able to monitor applications.
Uninstalling this variant: If problems with Nir Sofer or Zune occur, you can get help from the software vendor Nirsoft or uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program).
If cports.exe is located in a subfolder of Windows folder for temporary files, the security rating is 39% dangerous. The file size is 80,384 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 79,056 bytes. The program has a visible window. Cports.exe is not a Windows core file. Cports.exe is able to monitor applications.
If cports.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows, the security rating is 46% dangerous. The file size is 98,816 bytes.
If cports.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 14% dangerous. The file size is 52,224 bytes.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as cports.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the cports.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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User Comments

kann sehr gut in Verwendung befindliche Ports darstellen und gegebenenfalls schließen, äußerst praktisch!
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Summary: Average user rating of cports.exe: based on 1 vote with 1 user comment. One user thinks it's probably harmless.

Best practices for resolving cports issues

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