What is ProcessGovernor.exe?

The genuine ProcessGovernor.exe file is a software component of Process Lasso by Bitsum Technologies.
This process is the core engine for Process Lasso, a program which monitors the efficiency of running processes. It prioritizes all processes running in order to obtain the maximum effectiveness of your CPU with a technology BitSum calls ProBalance.

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 ProcessGovernor.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.

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ProcessGovernor.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with ProcessGovernor — ProcessGovernor.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as Process Lasso process management engine or Process Lasso core engine or Process Lasso Core Engine or CPUBalance process management engine belongs to software Process Lasso or CPUBalance by Bitsum or Bitsum Technologies (bitsum.com).

Description: ProcessGovernor.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. ProcessGovernor.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (usually C:\Program Files\Process Lasso\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 792,784 bytes (5% of all occurrences), 782,072 bytes and 41 more variants.
The program has no visible window. ProcessGovernor.exe is not a Windows core file. The file has a digital signature. The ProcessGovernor.exe file is a Verisign signed file. ProcessGovernor.exe is able to monitor applications, record keyboard and mouse inputs and manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 30% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: If any problems with Process Lasso or Process Lasso Pro occur, you can also completely remove it (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program) or get help from the software vendor Bitsum.

If ProcessGovernor.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the security rating is 63% dangerous. The file size is 1,134,848 bytes (33% of all occurrences), 1,275,792 bytes or 779,000 bytes. The program has no visible window. The file has a digital signature. The file is not a Windows core file. ProcessGovernor.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.
Uninstalling this variant: If any problems with Process Lasso or Bitsum Technologies occur, you can also completely remove it (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program) or get help from the software vendor Bitsum.
If ProcessGovernor.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's "Documents" folder, the security rating is 56% dangerous. The file size is 1,302,528 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 309,776 bytes. The ProcessGovernor.exe file is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. ProcessGovernor.exe is able to monitor applications and record keyboard and mouse inputs.
Uninstalling this variant: If any problems with Process Lasso occur, you can also completely remove it (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program) or get help from the software vendor Bitsum.
If ProcessGovernor.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 22% dangerous. The file size is 679,208 bytes.

External information from Paul Collins:

"ProcessGovernor" can run at start up.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as ProcessGovernor.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the ProcessGovernor.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

Monitors your system services to keep system running in best condition.

Dieser Prozess/Task gehört zu dem Program "Process Lasso 3.8 Express". Die VersionsNr. muss nicht die gleiche sein, da bin ich mir nicht sicher. Wenn dieser Prozess bei Ihnen aktiv ist haben Sie warscheinlich das Programm auch installiert mit der Absicht die Leistung ihres Systems zu verbessern.
R.Grote (further information)

Process lasso engine : process monitor
Totofe (further information)

core engine process lasso
john

Rides herd on the resource hogs on your computer thereby increasing responsiveness and improving a users experience.
John (further information)

ProcessGovernor.exe is part of Process Lasso, a Windows application that I have been using for years for system monitoring and controlling system performance. It is developed and regularly updated by Bitsum Technologies, a highly respectable and trustworthy software company.
Tony Austin (further information)

Summary: Average user rating of ProcessGovernor.exe: based on 9 votes with 6 user comments. 9 users think ProcessGovernor.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.

Best practices for resolving ProcessGovernor issues

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