EFRService.exe is a software component of Check Point Endpoint Forensic Recorder by Check Point Software Technologies. It is an executable file that runs the Endpoint Forensic Recorder service, a part of Check Point's Endpoint Security software suite.
The associated software, Check Point Endpoint Security, is a comprehensive security solution designed to protect endpoints - devices like desktops, laptops, and mobile devices - from various threats. It provides a range of security features including firewall, antivirus, anti-bot, data loss prevention, and more. The Endpoint Forensic Recorder (EFR) service, specifically, records system events for forensic analysis in case of a security incident.
EFRService.exe is needed if you are using Check Point Endpoint Security to protect your system. It helps in recording system events and providing valuable data for forensic analysis in case of a security breach. If you're not using Check Point Endpoint Security, or if the EFRService.exe file is causing problems (like high CPU usage), you might consider removing it. Always remember to consult with a professional before removing any system files to avoid unintentional damage to your system.
The EFRService.exe file is located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\CheckPoint\Endpoint Security\EFR directory. If you find it elsewhere, it could be a sign of a malware infection, as some viruses disguise themselves as legitimate system files.
Description: EFRService.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The EFRService.exe file is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" (mainly C:\Program Files (x86)\CheckPoint\Endpoint Security\EFR\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 2,825,976 bytes (34% of all occurrences), 2,498,296 bytes and 18 more variants.
The process is a background process, and the service name is CPEFR: Check Point Endpoint Security Forensics service.
The program is not visible. EFRService.exe is not a Windows core file. EFRService.exe is certified by a trustworthy company. The application can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. It is a Verisign signed file.
EFRService.exe is able to monitor applications.
Therefore the technical security rating is 4% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
You could also uninstall Check Point SBA or Check Point EFR Light Agent from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as EFRService.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the EFRService.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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Gehört zur ZoneAlarm Firewall Marcel
This service come installed with zone alrarm. But beware! After uninstall ZA this program and services are still remain and not removed. Akae
It is part of Zonealarm firewall.Company is checkpoint.If you have Zonealarm installed 10+,if you don´t have Zonealarm,remove it. ossi lap (further information)
Teil der Firewall ZoneAlarm Christoph
Negativ Kann Festplatten verschlüsseln bounty
alle Filme werden dekodiert und sind nicht mehr sichtbarbar...plötzlich sind Filme weg und ganze Serien die Festplatten sind aufgelöst.... Bounty
Summary: Average user rating of EFRService.exe:
based on 7 votes with 6 user comments.
One user thinks EFRService.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
2 users think it's probably harmless.
2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
One user suspects danger.
One user thinks EFRService.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it.
Best practices for resolving EFRService issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with EFRService. 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 EFRService.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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Marcel
Akae
ossi lap (further information)
Christoph
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Summary: Average user rating of EFRService.exe: based on 7 votes with 6 user comments. One user thinks EFRService.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user suspects danger. One user thinks EFRService.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it.