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What is RemoteDesktopCompanion.exe?

RemoteDesktopCompanion.exe is an executable file associated with the Meta Quest Remote Desktop feature, which is part of the Oculus software suite by Meta Platforms Technologies. The legitimate file is typically located in the C:\Program Files\Oculus\Support\oculus-remote-desktop\ directory.

This software allows a user to view and interact with their Windows desktop environment from within a Meta Quest virtual reality (VR) headset. It essentially streams the computer's display to the VR device, enabling users to work, browse the web, or play traditional flat-screen games on virtual monitors inside of VR.

This file is needed for the remote desktop functionality of the Oculus software to work correctly. If you use a Meta Quest headset (like the Quest 2 or Quest 3) and want to access your PC desktop in VR, this process must be running. It facilitates the connection and data transfer between your PC and the headset.

A user might consider removing it if they do not use the remote desktop feature of their Meta Quest headset. Some users have reported issues with the process causing high CPU or SSD usage, or creating a large number of JSON files on the C: drive. In such cases, disabling or removing the component might resolve performance problems. However, it is crucial to first verify the file's authenticity. Malware can sometimes use the same or similar names to disguise itself. If the file is located outside of the official Oculus program folder, it could be malicious. For a more detailed analysis of the process, you can use tools like the Security Task Manager, which can help verify its path and provide more information.

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RemoteDesktopCompanion.exe file information

The process known as Meta Quest Remote Desktop.exe belongs to software Meta Quest Remote Desktop Server by .

Description: RemoteDesktopCompanion.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The RemoteDesktopCompanion.exe file is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (e.g. C:\Program Files\Oculus\Support\oculus-remote-desktop\). The file size on Windows 10/11/7 is 13,179,660 bytes. file.net/process/remotedesktopcompanion.exe.html 
It is not a Windows system file. The file has a digital signature. The program uses ports to connect to or from a LAN or the Internet. The program has no visible window. RemoteDesktopCompanion.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs, manipulate other programs, connect to the Internet and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 52% dangerous.

Uninstalling this variant: You can also search for help on the company's website or uninstall the software Oculus using the Uninstall a Program function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Uninstall a Program).

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as RemoteDesktopCompanion.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the RemoteDesktopCompanion.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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Best practices for resolving RemoteDesktopCompanion issues

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