The genuine egui.exe file is a software component of ESET Smart Security by ESET. ESET Smart Security is an Internet Security Suite that protects computers against malicious programs. Egui.exe runs the graphical user interface for ESET Smart Security. This is not an essential Windows process and can be disabled if known to create problems. ESET Smart Security provides a collection of security services for Windows, Mac and Android devices. The product offers an antivirus scanner, a PUA (potentially unwanted applications) shield, a personal firewall, anti-phishing and anti-ransomware technology, cloud protection technology, machine learning algorithms, parental protection, and more. ESET is a Slovak company that develops and markets anti-virus and anti-malware software for home and corporate users. It was founded in 1992 by Rudolf Hrubý, Peter Paško and Miroslav Trnka, and named after the Egyptian goddess of health, marriage and love. The company operates in over 180 different countries and briefly earned the title of most successful company in Slovakia from 2008 to 2010. The company is currently headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia.
EGUI stands for ESET Graphical User Interface
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 egui.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: Egui.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Egui.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)"—common is C:\Program Files (x86)\ESET\ESET Smart Security\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\ESET\ESET NOD32 Antivirus\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 5,595,848 bytes (9% of all occurrences), 5,088,456 bytes and 92 more variants.
It is a Verisign signed file. It is certified by a trustworthy company. The egui.exe file is not a Windows core file. The process can be removed using the Control Panel's Add\Remove programs applet.
Egui.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs, monitor applications and hide itself.
Therefore the technical security rating is 4% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
You can uninstall ESET Smart Security or ESET NOD32 Antivirus software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 10/8/7).
If egui.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 0% dangerous. The file size is 6,600,824 bytes.
The program has a visible window. It is not a Windows core file. The egui.exe file is digitally signed. The program can be removed using the Control Panel's Add\Remove programs applet. The egui.exe file is a Verisign signed file.
Egui.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.
Uninstalling this variant:
You can uninstall ESET NOD32 Antivirus software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 10/8/7).
If egui.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the security rating is 0% dangerous. The file size is 6,177,912 bytes.
The program has a visible window. It is not a Windows system file. The software starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: MACHINE\Run, TaskScheduler, User Shell Folders, Run, MACHINE\User Shell Folders).
You can uninstall this program in the Control Panel. The file has a digital signature. Egui.exe is a Verisign signed file.
Egui.exe is able to monitor applications and record keyboard and mouse inputs.
Uninstalling this variant:
You can uninstall ESET Security software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 10/8/7).
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as egui.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the egui.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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It appears to be a file created by and essential for ESET NOD32 Antivirus program, which is a valid anti-malware / spyware program. It only appeared on my computer once I installed NOD32. A valid instance of this program is likely to be found in C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET NOD32 Antivirus Desslok
antivirus bogdan
Duh It's antivirus! Jokis
Eset Antivirus
It is the process run by ESET NOD Antivirus RH
it runs the eset GUI mode
egui.exe belonging to Eset Smart Security Mommy
Eset graphic user interface application process if u have installed ESET anti virus the this process is very important do not try to kill Krypton Vijay (further information)
Well i deleted it, couldn't start my computer. Internet doesn't work. Programs wont run, they said I had to delete it, and yea can see that is harmless. bullshit... stay away from egui guys, or someone help me.. leo88
Eset Smart sucurity GUI
explains it properly eset gui - the nod32 graphical user interface, if you have the antivirus do not touch this if you want to actually use your antivirus. leo88 had no idea what he was doing, this is completely safe
will this prevent access through through spyware such as webwatcher software nancy canonico
ESET - Antivirus Software with Spyware and Malware Protection Dana (further information)
egui.exe is a process from ESET NOD32 Antivirus/ESET Smart Security. It's not a problem at all, and it's rather helpful. Anonymous Helper
IT slows down once i opens other programs
It takes up 99% of my cpu usage, i can barely do anything.
Sometimes, the process suddenly `egui.exe` loads CPU 97-99%, and from that moment this state lasts for hours! :-( Damus (further information)
GUI process for Eset nod32 AV program, should be located in C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET NOD32 Antivirus, if located elsewhere it's probably malware masquerading as nod32 Nick
It is part of Eset antivirus,which is an excellent AV program I think u have to leave it alone. If it is firing too often you may need to adjust your EsetNod settings John
Leave this file alone. Core file off one of the best AV since long. Absolute minimal inpact on performance - except offcourse during hevily harddisk scan. Just wait or stop the scan. Danny
nod32 tiger
ESET endpoiht antirus 6.1.2227.06 viros sign sumiththahimi
Egui.exe needs up to 95% CPU and it can be Malware. Ralph
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Summary: Average user rating of egui.exe:
based on 28 votes with 23 user comments.
19 users think egui.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
2 users think it's probably harmless.
One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous.
3 users suspect danger.
3 users think egui.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.
5 users don't grade egui.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving egui issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with egui. 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 egui.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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Desslok
bogdan
Jokis
RH
Mommy
Krypton Vijay (further information)
leo88
nancy canonico
Dana (further information)
Anonymous Helper
Damus (further information)
Nick
John
Danny
tiger
sumiththahimi
Ralph
Summary: Average user rating of egui.exe: based on 28 votes with 23 user comments. 19 users think egui.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous. 3 users suspect danger. 3 users think egui.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 5 users don't grade egui.exe ("not sure about it").