ProfilerU.exe is an executable file that is part of the Saitek SST (Smart Technology) Profile Launcher. This software is developed by Saitek, a company known for its gaming peripherals such as joysticks, keyboards, and gamepads.
The associated software, Saitek SST Profile Launcher, is used to manage and launch profiles for Saitek's gaming peripherals. It allows users to customize their gaming devices according to their preferences, enhancing the gaming experience. The software is also known as Saitek SD6 Programming Software.
It is needed if you are using Saitek's gaming peripherals and want to customize their functionality. The software allows you to assign specific actions to buttons, create macros, and adjust sensitivity settings, among other things. It is particularly useful for advanced gaming where customization can provide a competitive edge.
There is no need to remove ProfilerU.exe or the associated software unless it is causing problems. Some users have reported that it can cause system slowdowns or crashes. If you are not using any Saitek peripherals, or if you do not need the advanced customization options provided by the software, you may choose to remove it to free up system resources. Always remember to uninstall it properly rather than just deleting the ProfilerU.exe file, as this could cause additional problems.
The default location of the ProfilerU.exe file is in the SmartTechnology Software folder, typically found at C:\Program Files\SmartTechnology\Software.
Description: ProfilerU.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. ProfilerU.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files"—mostly C:\Program Files\SmartTechnology\Software\ or C:\Program Files\Saitek\SD6\Software\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 454,144 bytes (54% of all occurrences), 357,888 bytes and 8 more variants.
The file is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. The application can be uninstalled in the Control Panel.
ProfilerU.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 33% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
If problems with Smart Technology Programming Software or Saitek SD6 Programming Software come up, you can also uninstall it from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as ProfilerU.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the ProfilerU.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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Konfigurations Program für Seitek Cyborg maus Bogistyle
Its a program for the cyborg mouse. Harmless and important. Jamie
I agree... It is an extensions app for the Cyborg RAT mice programming features. So you can record your keystrokes and make it trigger when you press a button on your Cyborg RAT mouse. KEN_2000ThePro
Also for Cyborg keyboards for the programable buttons. It save multiple presets. Sansui QRX-6500
Summary: Average user rating of ProfilerU.exe:
based on 4 votes with 4 user comments.
One user thinks ProfilerU.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
2 users think it's probably harmless.
One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous.
One user is not sure about it.
Best practices for resolving ProfilerU issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with ProfilerU. 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 ProfilerU.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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Bogistyle
Jamie
KEN_2000ThePro
Sansui QRX-6500
Summary: Average user rating of ProfilerU.exe: based on 4 votes with 4 user comments. One user thinks ProfilerU.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user is not sure about it.