iTopVPN.exe is an executable file associated with the software iTop VPN, developed by iTop. This software is typically installed in the directory C:\Program Files (x86)\iTop VPN.
iTop VPN is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service that provides users with online privacy and anonymity by creating a private network from a public internet connection. VPNs mask your internet protocol (IP) address so your online actions are virtually untraceable. iTop VPN is particularly useful for:
The iTopVPN.exe file is the main executable for the iTop VPN software. It is responsible for running the program and connecting to the VPN servers. Without this file, the iTop VPN software will not function.
While iTopVPN.exe is not inherently harmful, like any software, it can cause problems if it's corrupted or infected with malware. If you notice that iTopVPN.exe is causing your system to slow down, crash, or if it's consuming a lot of CPU resources, it might be a good idea to remove it. If you no longer use the iTop VPN service, or if you prefer to use a different VPN service, you may choose to remove iTopVPN.exe and the associated software.
Before removing any file, it's important to make sure that it's not a critical system file. Always double-check the file's location and the publisher to ensure that it's not a necessary part of your operating system.
The process known as iTop VPN belongs to software iTop VPN by iTop.
Description: ITopVPN.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The file iTopVPN.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" (e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\iTop VPN\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 6,254,080 bytes (10% of all occurrences), 7,602,752 bytes and 29 more variants.
The iTopVPN.exe file is not a Windows system file. ITopVPN.exe is digitally signed. This process is launched automatically by the Windows Task Scheduler. The program has no visible window.
ITopVPN.exe is able to monitor applications, record keyboard and mouse inputs, manipulate other programs and connect to the Internet.
Therefore the technical security rating is 44% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
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If iTopVPN.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 60% dangerous. The file size is 5,672,960 bytes. The file is digitally signed. The application listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. The file is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. The app is launched periodically by the Windows Task Scheduler. ITopVPN.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs, monitor applications and manipulate other programs.
Important: Some malware also uses the file name iTopVPN.exe, for example PUA.Superfluss (detected by Symantec), and Misleading:Win32/Lodi (detected by Microsoft). Therefore, you should check the iTopVPN.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.
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with iTopVPN. 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 iTopVPN.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 iTopVPN.exe: based on 3 votes with 3 user comments. One user thinks iTopVPN.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user suspects danger. One user thinks iTopVPN.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it.