IntelSoftwareAssetManagerService.exe is an executable file that is part of the Intel Computing Improvement Program. This file is typically located in the C:\Program Files\Intel\SUR\QUEENCREEK\Updater\bin directory. It is developed by Intel Corporation.
The Intel Computing Improvement Program is designed to help Intel understand and improve the performance of their hardware and software products. It collects and sends Intel anonymous information about your computer's usage and performance characteristics. This data is used to identify trends, improve product quality, and guide future design decisions.
The IntelSoftwareAssetManagerService.exe is needed if you want to participate in the Intel Computing Improvement Program and help Intel improve their products. If you are concerned about privacy or if the program is causing issues with your system, you may choose to remove it. This program can use a significant amount of CPU resources, which can slow down your computer. If you notice this issue, you may want to remove or disable the program.
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IntelSoftwareAssetManagerService.exe file information
IntelSoftwareAssetManagerService.exe process in Windows Task Manager
Description: IntelSoftwareAssetManagerService.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. IntelSoftwareAssetManagerService.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files"—mostly C:\Program Files\Intel\SUR\QUEENCREEK\Updater\bin\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel Corporation\Intel WiDi\Intel(R) Software Asset Manager\bin\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 3,075,936 bytes (24% of all occurrences), 3,231,104 bytes and 22 more variants.
The file is not a Windows core file. The file has a digital signature. This process is launched automatically by the Windows Task Scheduler. The software can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. The program is not visible.
Therefore the technical security rating is 27% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
The developer Intel provides a support site for assistance, and an uninstaller (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program or Intel Corporation).
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as IntelSoftwareAssetManagerService.exe. Therefore, you should check the IntelSoftwareAssetManagerService.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 saw it in task manager and it said running at 1% cpu and then I closed it and my pc ran faster (i guess that it took more than 1%?) Hi :D
The service is not needed by the computer in any way I see. Closing it actually reduced my CPU usage from about 18% to 8%, so all happy here. Ethan Gibson
haxm
Today have got UDS:Trojan.Win32.Agentb.a in it, how could it be possible? RandomUser
This program crashed during Graphics installation. Black screen and nothing. Had to do a hard reset with the button. The program that was supposed to fix problems itself led to a fatal system failure. Ironic. Total
Summary: Average user rating of IntelSoftwareAssetManagerService.exe:
based on 3 votes with 5 user comments.
One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous.
One user suspects danger.
One user thinks IntelSoftwareAssetManagerService.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it.
2 users don't grade IntelSoftwareAssetManagerService.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving IntelSoftwareAssetManagerService issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with IntelSoftwareAssetManagerService. 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 IntelSoftwareAssetManagerService.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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Hi :D
Ethan Gibson
RandomUser
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Summary: Average user rating of IntelSoftwareAssetManagerService.exe: based on 3 votes with 5 user comments. One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user suspects danger. One user thinks IntelSoftwareAssetManagerService.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it. 2 users don't grade IntelSoftwareAssetManagerService.exe ("not sure about it").