Minion.exe is the main executable file for Minion, a popular application used to manage add-ons for online games, most notably The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) and World of Warcraft (WoW). This software simplifies the process of finding, installing, and updating game modifications (add-ons), which can customize the user interface, add features, or provide other enhancements to the gameplay experience.
The file is typically located in a user's local application data folder, such as C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Minion.
Reasons to Keep Minion.exe
For players of supported games like ESO or WoW, Minion.exe is a necessary component of the Minion add-on manager. It is needed to run the application that automates the otherwise manual and tedious process of keeping dozens of add-ons up to date. The program provides a centralized interface to browse, install, and manage these modifications, making it a highly useful tool for gamers.
A user might consider removing this file under the following circumstances:
No Longer Playing Associated Games: If you no longer play The Elder Scrolls Online, World of Warcraft, or other games managed by Minion, the application is no longer necessary and can be uninstalled to free up system resources.
Suspected Malware: While the legitimate Minion application is widely considered safe by the gaming community, any executable file can be spoofed by malware. If Minion.exe is found in a directory other than its typical installation path, or if it exhibits suspicious behavior (such as high CPU usage unrelated to managing add-ons), it could be a malicious file disguised with the same name. Some antivirus programs may occasionally flag the legitimate file as a potential threat (a "false positive").
Troubleshooting: In rare cases of application malfunction or corruption, uninstalling and reinstalling Minion (which would involve removing and then replacing Minion.exe) might be necessary to resolve the issue.
To further analyze the file, you can use a tool like Security Task Manager, which can provide more detailed information about the process and help verify its legitimacy.
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Minion.exe file information
Minion.exe process in Windows Task Manager
The process known as Minion belongs to software Minion by unknown.
Description: Minion.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The Minion.exe file is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder or sometimes in a subfolder of the user's "Documents" folder (in most cases C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Minion\).
The file size on Windows 10/11/7 is 370,688 bytes.
The software is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: User Shell Folders).
It is not a Windows core file. The process has no file description. The program is not visible. The application listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet.
Minion.exe appears to be a compressed file.
Therefore the technical security rating is 86% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
You can also uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ Minion.
If Minion.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 75% dangerous. The file size is 370,688 bytes (75% of all occurrences) or 380,416 bytes.
The file is not a Windows core file. Minion.exe is a file with no information about its developer. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: User Shell Folders).
Minion.exe appears to be a compressed file.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as Minion.exe. Therefore, you should check the Minion.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
Minion.exe is an addon mananger for Elder Scrolls Online and World of Warcraft.t Geoff (further information)
Seem to work as required to update plugins fro Elder Scrolls Online. Rich
Minion seems to be published by cybereason, or at least the one I have. Cybereason is an Endpoint security provider. Olwethu
Minion is a program related that allows the download of third party addons for the game Elder Scrolls Online and World of Warcraft. Seems harmless and does not interfere with other programs. Easy to turn off. Easy to uninstall. Setting to start manually or with startup. Is pretty essential if using that addons provided by the esoui.com and wowinterface.com. Otherwise, there is no need for it at all. Ray (Akopian) (further information)
its a scary game abel
Minion.exe is a scary game. Helios
I will play it Jayvee
Summary: Average user rating of Minion.exe:
based on 8 votes with 9 user comments.
3 users think Minion.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
2 users think it's probably harmless.
3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
4 users don't grade Minion.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving Minion issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with Minion. 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 Minion.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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User Comments
Geoff (further information)
Rich
Ross (further information)
Jesper (further information)
Olwethu
Ray (Akopian) (further information)
abel
Helios
Jayvee
Summary: Average user rating of Minion.exe: based on 8 votes with 9 user comments. 3 users think Minion.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 4 users don't grade Minion.exe ("not sure about it").