PwmTower.exe is an executable file associated with the software Trend Micro Password Manager. This software is developed by Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader. The file is typically located in the directory C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\TMIDS\tower.
Trend Micro Password Manager is a software designed to help users manage their passwords effectively. It provides a secure and convenient way to store all your passwords in one place, reducing the need to remember multiple passwords. It also helps in generating strong, unique passwords and automatically fills them in for you on websites and apps.
The PwmTower.exe file is essential for the proper functioning of the Trend Micro Password Manager. If you are using this software, you should not remove it as it may cause the software to malfunction or stop working entirely.
If you are not using Trend Micro Password Manager, or if you suspect the PwmTower.exe file to be a malware or a virus (as sometimes, viruses can disguise themselves as .exe files), you might want to consider removing it. Always ensure to keep your antivirus software updated and perform regular scans to keep your system safe.
Description: PwmTower.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. PwmTower.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files"—for instance C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\TMIDS\tower\ or C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\PasswordManager\tower\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 13,179,660 bytes (26% of all occurrences), 935,880 bytes and 8 more variants.
The file is digitally signed. PwmTower.exe is a file with no information about its developer. The program is not visible. It is not a Windows system file. It is a Verisign signed file. The program uses ports to connect to or from a LAN or the Internet.
PwmTower.exe is able to manipulate other programs, monitor applications and record keyboard and mouse inputs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 22% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
The developer Trendmicro provides a website for help and for updates. There is also an uninstaller (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ Trend Micro Password Manager).
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as PwmTower.exe. Therefore, you should check the PwmTower.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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PwmTower is just the process for the Trend Micro password manager tool, trend micro is a legitimate anti virus program Joe (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of PwmTower.exe:
based on 1 vote with 1 user comment.
One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous.
One user is not sure about it.
Best practices for resolving PwmTower issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with PwmTower. 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 PwmTower.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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Joe (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of PwmTower.exe: based on 1 vote with 1 user comment. One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user is not sure about it.