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What is PlanetVPN.exe?

PlanetVPN.exe is an executable file associated with the software Planet VPN Client, developed by Planet VPN. This software is typically located in the directory C:\Program Files (x86)\PlanetVPN. The primary function of this software is to provide a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service.

Planet VPN Client is useful for creating a secure, encrypted connection between your computer and the internet. This can be beneficial for a number of reasons:

  • Privacy: By using a VPN, your internet activity is hidden from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and any potential eavesdroppers.
  • Security: VPNs encrypt your data, making it much harder for hackers to access your personal information.
  • Accessing geo-restricted content: VPNs can make it appear as though you're browsing from a different location, allowing you to access content that may be restricted in your actual location.

PlanetVPN.exe is the executable file that runs the Planet VPN Client software. Without this file, the software cannot function. If you're using Planet VPN Client, it's necessary to have PlanetVPN.exe.

While PlanetVPN.exe is necessary for running Planet VPN Client, there may be reasons you'd want to remove it:

  • Unwanted software: If you didn't intentionally download Planet VPN Client, it could be unwanted software. In this case, you should remove it.
  • Performance issues: If Planet VPN Client is causing your computer to run slowly or causing other performance issues, you may want to remove it.
  • Suspicious activity: If you notice suspicious activity associated with PlanetVPN.exe, it could be a sign that the file is malicious. In this case, you should remove it and scan your computer for malware.

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PlanetVPN.exe file information

The process known as Planet VPN belongs to software Planet VPN Client by .

Description: PlanetVPN.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. PlanetVPN.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)"—mostly C:\Program Files (x86)\PlanetVPN\. Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 13,179,660 bytes (33% of all occurrences), 11,110,000 bytes, 11,175,392 bytes or 2,565,848 bytes. file.net/process/planetvpn.exe.html 
The program has a visible window. There is no information about the author of the file. PlanetVPN.exe is not a Windows core file. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: Run, TaskScheduler). It is digitally signed. PlanetVPN.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 27% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: If problems with Planet VPN or PlanetVPN come up, you can also turn to the software developer, Freevpnplanet, for advice or uninstall it from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program.

Recommended: Identify PlanetVPN.exe related errors

If PlanetVPN.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 22% dangerous. The file size is 2,253,496 bytes (33% of all occurrences), 13,179,660 bytes or 11,175,392 bytes. The program has a visible window. The PlanetVPN.exe file is not a Windows system file. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: Run, TaskScheduler). The file has a digital signature. There is no information about the author of the file. PlanetVPN.exe is able to monitor applications.

Uninstalling this variant: If problems with PlanetVPN or Planet VPN come up, you can also turn to the software developer, Freevpnplanet, for advice or uninstall it from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as PlanetVPN.exe. Therefore, you should check the PlanetVPN.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

I recently tried to download it, and my computer kept giving messages about it being suspicious, and it installed things without me allowing it first as I didn't actually click anything. It also wouldn't open after the first launch and kept giving me the message that it was already running even though I had closed it prior So I give my own warning: For your own sake please don't download it it certainly isn't safe
  CaraShea Hughes  

Summary: Average user rating of PlanetVPN.exe: based on 1 vote with 1 user comment. One user suspects danger.


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Best practices for resolving PlanetVPN issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with PlanetVPN. 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 PlanetVPN.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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