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What is Ereg.exe?

eReg.exe is a software component associated with Product Registration by Leader Technologies/Logitech or Nuance Communications. It is also known as Ereg or PowerReg and is typically found in the directory: C:\Program Files (x86)\Logitech\Ereg.

This executable file is part of the registration process for certain software products, such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking, a speech recognition software by Nuance Communications. The eReg.exe file is responsible for launching the registration wizard that prompts users to register their software after installation.

Registering the software can provide benefits such as receiving product updates, technical support, and special offers. EReg.exe is not a critical system file and the software will function normally even if the registration process is not completed.

While eReg.exe is generally safe, some users may choose to remove it if they find it unnecessary or if it is causing issues. For instance, it may occasionally cause errors or consume excessive system resources. In such cases, it can be safely removed without affecting the functionality of the associated software.

You should only remove eReg.exe if you're sure it's not a malware in disguise. Some viruses or malicious programs can disguise themselves as eReg.exe. It's recommended to run a virus scan before deleting the file.

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Ereg.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with Ereg
Ereg.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as Product Registration or Ereg (Unicode version) or Ereg MFC Application or Nuance PDF Create (version 7-reminder)

belongs to software PowerReg or Dragon NaturallySpeaking (version 13, 12, 11) or Nuance PDF Reader or Logitech Webcam Software or Nuance PDF Converter Professional (version 8, 7) or Ereg Application or Nuance PaperPort (version 14) or SSEreg

by (www.nuance.com) or Leader Technologies/Logitech (www.logitech.com) or ScanSoft (www.scansoft.com).

Description: Ereg.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. Ereg.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files"—mostly C:\Program Files (x86)\Logitech\Ereg\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\Nuance\PDF Reader\Ereg\. Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 328,992 bytes (31% of all occurrences), 517,384 bytes and 11 more variants. file.net/process/ereg.exe.html 
The program has a visible window. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: MACHINE\Run, User Shell Folders). The file is not a Windows core file. The software can be removed using the Control Panel's Add\Remove programs applet. The file has a digital signature. The file is a Verisign signed file. Ereg.exe is a file with no information about its developer. Ereg.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 4% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: In case of any problems with Ereg.exe, you can do the following:
  1) completely remove Logitech Webcam Software or erLT (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program)
  2) turn to the software developer, Logitech, for advice
  3) update the program to the latest version.

Recommended: Identify Ereg.exe related errors

External information from Paul Collins:

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

Ereg Application = Dragon NaturallySpeaking C:\Program Files\Nuance\NaturallySpeaking9\Program\
  Success  
A file called eReg.exe is also part of Logitech's product registration.
  P.H.  
Got this loaded by Brother Multi-printer model number DCP-7040, some of the software somehow related to Nuance software, also makers of Dragon NaturallySpeaking.
  Scraps, Long Island, NY  
My version inspired by a Logitech registration scheme
   
My version is also related to Logitech (my bluetooth mouse to be exact)
  computers4life  
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logishrd\eReg\SetPoint
  november  
It is used by Logitech to bring up a registration request... at least, that's the only time I see it.
  jcfsusmc  
This is such a CPU hog...nothing happens when i kil the process
  Annoyed user.  
I got it from my wirelss mouse, but I also get 2 of them in my Startup
   
Can be from many sources, including Malware. Use Uninstall Tool by Crystalidea or Revo Uninstaller and go to Hidden or System to find and remove it!
  Sam S.  
Yes, It has been installed along with Logitech mouse. this is for the registration process. I found it with Revo Uninstaller and now I'm getting it off my system.
  Gadien81  
i have it from paperport nuance; am going to quarantine it to see if any harm, then after a few weeks delete it
  ben  
Came with Dragon
   
Appeared, and was flagged by WinPatrol, after installing an HP ENVY 5560 printer. Registration of the new printer & associated software already had been completed via the HP web site. Printer seems to be working well without installing EREG.EXE
  MG  
some disk games that require a license key(need for speed:undeground for example) start this and have it run during the installer
   
Removing it because it is not needed and takes up memory.
  wolfe  

Summary: Average user rating of Ereg.exe: based on 22 votes with 16 user comments. 3 users think Ereg.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 15 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 3 users don't grade Ereg.exe ("not sure about it").


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Best practices for resolving Ereg issues

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