The genuine net1.exe file is a software component of Microsoft Windows Operating System by Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft introduced "net1.exe" in Windows 2000 as a temporary fix for "Y2K" problems in "net.exe", the "NET Command" that can display or adjust the current configuration of a computer's network. It can also add or cancel connections. "Net1.exe" resides in "C:\Windows\System32" like "net.exe". It has the same description and takes the same parameters. The syntax "HELP" output from either command shows "NET" in its examples. Because some users, such as accounting firms, still run applications, batch files, and scripts that call "net1", even though they fixed "net" long ago Microsoft has kept both commands available, even in Windows 10.
Net1 stands for Network Settings Command for 21st Century
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 net1.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: The original net1.exe is an important part of Windows and rarely causes problems. Net1.exe is located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 139,776 bytes (60% of all occurrences), 142,336 bytes, 124,928 bytes or 141,312 bytes.
The program is not visible. Net1.exe is a Microsoft signed file. The net1.exe file is a Windows core system file.
Therefore the technical security rating is 1% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.
If net1.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 13% dangerous. The file size is 543,000 bytes (60% of all occurrences), 542,488 bytes or 880,920 bytes.
The program has a visible window. The file has a digital signature. The software is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: Run).
Net1.exe is not a Windows system file.
Important: Some malware disguises itself as net1.exe, particularly when not located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the net1.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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net1.exe is a process belonging to the Microsoft Windows Operating System and offers additional functions to your local area network via the DOS command line. " Mike (further information)
Why does Microsoft give net1.exe the same version details as net.exe? The files are different and from everything I have read net1.exe offers "enhanced" features of plain net.exe. Also way are these essential, and as frequently mentioned vulnerable. files not signed by Microsoft so we can have some confidence in their providence. I would like to have some reasonable simple and reliable means to check if what I have are valid versions and they haven't been replaced my by malware. Does Microsoft maintain a listing of all essential system file hashes (SHA256) which can be used to quickly verify validity? In this day-an-age I would expect much simple transparent security mechanism to help us ensure the security essential OS from a company such as Microsoft.So what if it might drop their profit margin by 0.00001%, that's a small price to pay compared to small business loosing 100% revenue and going bankrupt due to Ransom Ware. Alan
command line is C:\Windows\system32\net1 start AdSync
Summary: Average user rating of net1.exe:
based on 5 votes with 3 user comments.
3 users think net1.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
One user thinks it's probably harmless.
One user thinks net1.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it.
One user is not sure about it.
Best practices for resolving net1 issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with net1. 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 net1.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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Mike (further information)
Alan
Summary: Average user rating of net1.exe: based on 5 votes with 3 user comments. 3 users think net1.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless. One user thinks net1.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it. One user is not sure about it.