The genuine Far.exe file is a software component of FAR Manager by Eugene Roshal & FAR Group. The Far Manager is an archive manager for the Microsoft Windows. Far.exe runs the Far Manager. This is not a core Windows process and may be disabled is not required.
The Far Manager is a tool for managing files and archives. The program features a basic user interface that lets users work in text-mode, view, edit, copy, rename file and directories, etc. It provides support for third party plugins that extend its functionality. Far Manager is currently offered as an open-source software.
Eugene Roshal, born in 1972, is a software programmer based in Russia. He is credited with the development of the popular WinRAR archiving tool and RAR file format. His elder brother, Alexander Roshal owns copyrights to the RAR compression algorithm.
FAr stands for File and Archive Manager
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 Far.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: Far.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The Far.exe file is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" (common is C:\Program Files (x86)\Far\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 987,136 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 1,380,352 bytes.
The file is not a Windows core file.
Far.exe is able to manipulate other programs and record keyboard and mouse inputs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 28% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
If Far.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the security rating is 42% dangerous. The file size is 840,192 bytes.
The program has a visible window. The Far.exe file is not a Windows core file.
Far.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as Far.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the Far.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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Far manager is a great rebirth of norton commander Denes Zalan (further information)
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Main executable file of the "Far Manager" (is an orthodox file manager for Microsoft Windows and a clone of Norton Commander). Reks (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of Far.exe:
based on 6 votes with 3 user comments.
6 users think Far.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
Best practices for resolving Far issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with Far. 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 Far.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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Summary: Average user rating of Far.exe: based on 6 votes with 3 user comments. 6 users think Far.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.