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 NordVPN.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:NordVPN.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. NordVPN.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\—mostly C:\Program Files\NordVPN\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 253,816 bytes (18% of all occurrences), 263,256 bytes and 26 more variants.
It is not a Windows core file. The NordVPN.exe file is digitally signed. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: Run, DEFAULT\Runonce, TaskScheduler, DEFAULT\Run).
The process listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. The program is not visible.
Therefore the technical security rating is 52% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
If any problems with NordVPN occur, you can do the following: 1) uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program) 2) visit the www.nordvpn.com support page.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as NordVPN.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the NordVPN.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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connects through alternate servers Ernie
One of the best and most popular Virtual Private Networks in the world, Nord VPN is the opposite of dangerous... it's actively making the internet a better and safer place. If you want to be safe and anonymous online, NordVPN, Brave, and a good firewall are required. Brent (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of NordVPN.exe:
based on 3 votes with 2 user comments.
3 users think NordVPN.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
Best practices for resolving NordVPN issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with NordVPN. 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 NordVPN.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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Ernie
Brent (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of NordVPN.exe: based on 3 votes with 2 user comments. 3 users think NordVPN.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.