The genuine NS.exe file is a software component of Norton Security by Symantec. Norton Security is a cross-platform security suite that provides protection to computers against malware threats. Ns.exe runs the Norton Security program. This is not an essential Windows process and can be disabled if known to create problems.
Norton Security is a combination of nine different products and features developed by Symantec, including Norton Internet Security and Norton 360. It supersedes all previous products offered by Symantec as its new flagship security solution. Norton Security is available in three editions: Norton Security Standard, Norton Security Deluxe, and Norton Security Premium. It supports the Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Android, iOS platforms.
Symantec is an American company that develops and distributes security, storage and systems management solutions and offers services that support its software. It was established in 1982 by Dr. Gary Hendrix, a specialist in the processing of natural languages and artificial intelligence. Symantec was initially funded by a monetary grant by the National Science Foundation and later through venture capital firms. It is currently a Fortune 500 company. Symantec is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
NS stands for Norton Security
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 NS.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: NS.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The NS.exe file is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" (common is C:\Program Files (x86)\Norton Security\Engine\22.6.0.142\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 289,080 bytes (28% of all occurrences), 282,016 bytes and 5 more variants.
It is a service, and the service name is NS: Norton Security.
The file is a Verisign signed file. NS.exe is not a Windows core file. The file is certified by a trustworthy company. The program is not visible. The software uses ports to connect to or from a LAN or the Internet.
Therefore the technical security rating is 10% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.
"NS" definitely not required. Added by the AGOBOT-HS WORM!
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as NS.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the NS.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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This is malware Sean
NS.exe kann auch ein Update von norton security sein.Also vorher mal schauen was dort aktiv ist. gÜNTHER pANSEN
NS.exe is Norton Security. In windows 8.1 Open Task Manager, then open the (Resource Monitor). Under the overview tab, you will see the process NS.exe, select it (check it on the right side) so it remains on top of the list. To the left of the overview tab, you will find another tab named (Description), you will see the name of the program to whom the NS.exe file belongs to. You can do this for most processes you are trying to identify. If you can not find it there... WORRY! And do lots of research on it before you decide to take any action that might involve removal of the file. You might render your OS from booting. Joe Rojas (KoalaJoe)
ns.exe is just a screensaver of ns Nederlandse Spoorwegen Dutch Railways. Very nice. gaosqq
Summary: Average user rating of NS.exe:
based on 4 votes with 4 user comments.
One user thinks NS.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
One user thinks NS.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it.
Best practices for resolving NS issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with NS. 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 NS.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
Sean
gÜNTHER pANSEN
Joe Rojas (KoalaJoe)
gaosqq
Summary: Average user rating of NS.exe: based on 4 votes with 4 user comments. One user thinks NS.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user thinks NS.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it.