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What is hfs.exe?

hfs.exe is an executable file associated with the software Http File Server (HFS) developed by rejetto. This software is typically located at C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop on your computer.

HFS (Http File Server) is a free, open-source software that allows users to send and receive files. It's essentially a simple and easy-to-use web server that's designed for file sharing. It's particularly useful for sharing large files that can't be sent via email due to size restrictions.

HFS is needed when you want to share files between different computers over a network. It's a lightweight, standalone software that doesn't require installation, making it a convenient tool for file sharing. It also supports customizable HTML templates, making it possible to design your own interface for file sharing.

While HFS is a useful tool, it should be removed if it's not in use or if it poses a security risk. As a web server, it can potentially expose your files to the internet if not properly configured. It's also possible for hfs.exe to be a disguised virus or malware, especially if it's located in a suspicious directory. Always ensure that your hfs.exe file is from a trusted source.

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Hfs.exe file information

The process known as HFS belongs to software Http File Server by .

Description: Hfs.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The hfs.exe file is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder (for instance C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 2,171,904 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 572,928 bytes. file.net/process/hfs.exe.html 
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. The program has a visible window. There is no file information. It is not a Windows core file. Hfs.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 41% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.

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If hfs.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 62% dangerous. The file size is 2,171,904 bytes. The process listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. Hfs.exe is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. Hfs.exe is a file with no information about its developer.

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

HFS file server process, a delphi standalone open source appz to make a secured server ( login,pass, uploads on your drives)and share your files on the web
  jerome  
It can connect to my windows phone lumia 625
  nishant  
hfs file srver by rejetto
   

Summary: Average user rating of hfs.exe: based on 3 votes with 3 user comments. One user thinks hfs.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless. One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous.


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Best practices for resolving hfs issues

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