What is crashpad_handler.exe?

crashpad_handler.exe is an executable file that is part of the Crashpad crash-reporting system. This system is used by various software applications to report crashes and other errors back to the developers. The file is typically located in the C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\55.0.3.0 directory.

The associated software, Google Drive File Stream, is a desktop application that allows you to quickly access all of your Google Drive files directly from your computer, without using your disk space. It's particularly useful for saving and retrieving files stored in your Google Drive account, without needing to download them first.

crashpad_handler.exe is needed because it helps developers identify and fix issues that cause software crashes. When a software application like Google Drive File Stream or Snagit 2021 crashes, the Crashpad system collects data about the crash and sends it to the developers. This information is crucial for developers to diagnose and fix the problem, improving the overall stability and performance of the software.

You should not remove crashpad_handler.exe as it is a legitimate file used by Google Drive File Stream and other software applications. If you suspect that the file is causing problems or if it's been flagged by your antivirus software, it could be a sign of a virus or malware disguised as the crashpad_handler.exe file. In such cases, you should run a full system scan with your antivirus software to ensure your system is clean.

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Crashpad_handler.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with crashpad_handler — Crashpad_handler.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as Logitech or Elgato Stream Deck or Altruistics or bridge or LINE or Snagit 2021 or TeamViewer or Audacity

belongs to software Google Drive or Corsair iCUE5 Software or Medal or Google Drive File Stream or SignalRgb or Snagit 2020 or ScreenRec or GearUP Booster or Arc

by Google (toolbar.google.com) or Corsair Memory or TEDDYSOFT OOD or Logitech (www.logitech.com) or Perfect World Entertainment or GearUP Portal Pte. or Wickr or Universal Audio.

Description: Crashpad_handler.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The crashpad_handler.exe file is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (mostly C:\Program Files\Corsair\Corsair iCUE5 Software\ or C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\55.0.3.0\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 941,400 bytes (11% of all occurrences), 941,912 bytes and 112 more variants.
The software has no file description. The program is not visible. Crashpad_handler.exe is not a Windows core file. The file has a digital signature. Therefore the technical security rating is 40% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: If you still experience problems with crashpad_handler.exe, you may also want to uninstall the software Google Drive or Corsair iCUE5 Software using the Uninstall a Program function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Uninstall a Program).

If crashpad_handler.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the security rating is 78% dangerous. The file size is 1,412,608 bytes (29% of all occurrences), 359,640 bytes and 17 more variants. The program has no visible window. Crashpad_handler.exe is not a Windows system file. Crashpad_handler.exe is a file with no information about its developer. Crashpad_handler.exe is able to manipulate other programs.
Uninstalling this variant: If you still experience problems with crashpad_handler.exe, you may also want to uninstall the software Medal or SignalRgb using the Uninstall a Program function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Uninstall a Program).
If crashpad_handler.exe is located in C:\, the security rating is 46% dangerous. The file size is 1,450,568 bytes. The crashpad_handler.exe file is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. It is a file with no information about its developer. The file has a digital signature.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as crashpad_handler.exe. Therefore, you should check the crashpad_handler.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

Related to Google Drive Desktop (formerly Google File Stream)
gobland

crashpad_handler.exe gehört (bei mir) zu Google Drive File Stream. Wenn ich Dateien und Ordner löschen will, sind diese oft vom crashpad_handler gelockt (blockiert), obwohl sie nichts mit einer Google-Drive-Sicherung zu tun haben und das Programm absolut gar nichts angehen. Es sieht sich wohl gerne auf fremden Festplatten um. Aber es ist keine Malware in der klassischen Bedeutung.

under google drive normally

ist bei mir in Google Drive File Stream. Komisch nur, dass die Datei erst 1 Jahr später dort aufgetaucht ist, nachdem die Software installiert wurde.

Causes hard page faults. In my case 259 page faults in 47 seconds, so over 5 per second.
Herman

Summary: Average user rating of crashpad_handler.exe: based on 8 votes with 5 user comments. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users think crashpad_handler.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.

Best practices for resolving crashpad_handler issues

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