The genuine express.exe file is a software component of Altiris eXpress by Altiris. Express.exe is an executable file that runs Altiris eXpress, a remote deployment tool that lets users manage multiple computers operating together on a network. This file is not a critical Windows file though removal may cause problems when running the Altiris Agent.
Altiris eXpress features tools to remotely manage PCs and is used for software deployment, disaster recovery, and operating system or hardware migrations. The program offers support for multiple consoles, hardware and software inventory management, chat functionality, security, support for virtual computers, and much more.
Altiris Inc. is an American company that provides software solutions in IT assets and system management, security, and web services. The company was founded in 1998 by Jan Newman and Kevin Turpin as a spin off from KeyLabs, a third party testing facility. In 2007, Symantec acquired Altiris. The company is currently based in Lindon, Utah, United States.
eXpress stands for Altiris eXpress
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 express.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: Express.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. Express.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)"—generally C:\Program Files (x86)\Garmin\Express\.
The file size on Windows 10/11/7 is 13,179,660 bytes.
The program is not visible. Express.exe is not a Windows system file. The express.exe file is digitally signed. The software can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: Run, DEFAULT\Run, TaskScheduler).
Therefore the technical security rating is 18% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
If problems with Garmin Express or Garmin International, Inc. occur, you can safely remove the program using the uninstall program of it (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program) or visit the vendor's support site.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as express.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the express.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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i keep on loosing internet service while downloading from express files
Auf Win10 (Asus Notebook) verhindert die exe das laden des Touchpad Treibers. Ausserdem wird die GPU dauer belastet, während die exe nicht ein mal gestartet wurde, sondern lediglich im Standby schläft. Empfehlung zur deinstallation, bis man ein Karten Update von Garmin benötigt. German User
express.exe is for Garmin Express program. Open Garmin express, setting and unmark " run backround" and " activate whe Garmin unit is connected" that`s all, no problem any more. Ok, if you connect your Gramin with PC, you have to open then manually Garmin Express in future SS
I started getting the express.exe error when shutting down Windows 11. I opened the Garmin app and saw that there was an update available. I downloaded and installed the update and now when I shut down Windows no more error message. Skip Tribby
Summary: Average user rating of express.exe:
based on 2 votes with 4 user comments.
One user thinks it's probably harmless.
One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous.
3 users don't grade express.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving express issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with express. 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 express.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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German User
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Skip Tribby
Summary: Average user rating of express.exe: based on 2 votes with 4 user comments. One user thinks it's probably harmless. One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous. 3 users don't grade express.exe ("not sure about it").