prio_svc.exe is an executable file that is part of the Prio - Process Priority Saver software developed by O&K Software. This file is typically located in the C:\Program Files\Prio directory.
Prio - Process Priority Saver is a utility that enhances the standard task manager functionality by saving the priority of each process and allowing you to set the priority of processes. This is particularly useful for users who frequently adjust the priority of processes and want these priority settings to be remembered the next time the process is started.
The prio_svc.exe file and the associated Prio software are needed if you use the Prio - Process Priority Saver software and want to save and control the priority of your processes. Like any executable, it can potentially harm your computer. You should check whether the prio_svc.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: Prio_svc.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Prio_svc.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (primarily C:\Program Files\Prio\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 12,704 bytes (33% of all occurrences), 12,656 bytes, 5,120 bytes, 11,184 bytes or 9,936 bytes.
There is no information about the author of the file. The program has no visible window. Prio_svc.exe is not a Windows core file. It is digitally signed. It is a Verisign signed file.
Therefore the technical security rating is 32% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
You can uninstall Prio or Prio - Process Priority Control, or try to get help from the software vendor. Click on Prio or Prio - Process Priority Control in the Windows Control Panel (Software or Programs section) to uninstall it, or click on www.prnwatch.com/prio.html to visit the vendor's website.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as prio_svc.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the prio_svc.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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Process Priority Controller program. Suppose to let you set your process prioritys and save those settings. CWB
Prio is a utility for saving the priority of applications Chip (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of prio_svc.exe:
based on 2 votes with 2 user comments.
One user thinks prio_svc.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous.
Best practices for resolving prio_svc issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with prio_svc. 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 prio_svc.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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CWB
Chip (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of prio_svc.exe: based on 2 votes with 2 user comments. One user thinks prio_svc.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous.