ProtonVPN.exe is an executable file associated with ProtonVPN, a software developed by Proton Technologies. This software is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service that helps users protect their online privacy and security.
ProtonVPN is beneficial for:
Privacy: It hides your IP address and encrypts your internet connection, making your online activities private and secure.
Security: It protects your data from cyber threats, such as hackers and malware.
Freedom: It allows you to bypass internet censorship and access geo-restricted content.
ProtonVPN.exe is needed to run the ProtonVPN software on your computer. Without this executable file, the software will not function properly. It is typically located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN directory.
There is no need to remove ProtonVPN.exe if you are using the ProtonVPN service. If you no longer use the service, or if the file is causing problems (like high CPU usage or errors), you may choose to uninstall the software. If the file is located outside the usual directory, it could be a sign of a malicious program disguised as ProtonVPN.exe, in which case it should be removed.
Description: ProtonVPN.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The file ProtonVPN.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" (mostly C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\ or C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.11\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 464,584 bytes (20% of all occurrences), 461,536 bytes and 22 more variants.
ProtonVPN.exe is not a Windows system file. ProtonVPN.exe is certified by a trustworthy company. The program listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. The program is not visible. The application has no file description.
Therefore the technical security rating is 45% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
In case of problems with ProtonVPN.exe, you can consult www.protonvpn.com [1][2]'s Customer Service for advice or safely remove the program using the uninstall program of ProtonVPN or Proton VPN (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program).
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as ProtonVPN.exe. Therefore, you should check the ProtonVPN.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.
Summary: Average user rating of ProtonVPN.exe:
based on 1 vote with 1 user comment.
One user thinks ProtonVPN.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it.
One user is not sure about it.
Best practices for resolving ProtonVPN issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with ProtonVPN. 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 ProtonVPN.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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Summary: Average user rating of ProtonVPN.exe: based on 1 vote with 1 user comment. One user thinks ProtonVPN.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it. One user is not sure about it.