Deutsch

What is rsDNSSvc.exe?

rsDNSSvc.exe is an executable file that is part of the Safer Web software developed by Reason Software Company. This file is typically located in the C:\Program Files\SaferWeb directory.

Safer Web is a VPN (Virtual Private Network) service that provides users with enhanced online privacy and security. It helps to protect your personal information from hackers, prevents tracking of your online activities, and allows you to access content that may be restricted in your geographical location.

The rsDNSSvc.exe file is a crucial component of the Safer Web software. It is responsible for certain functionalities of the VPN service. Without this file, the Safer Web software may not function properly or at all.

While rsDNSSvc.exe is not inherently harmful, it may cause issues in some cases. If you notice that your system is running slower than usual, or if you experience frequent crashes or other stability issues, the rsDNSSvc.exe file could be the culprit. If you no longer use the Safer Web software, or if you did not intentionally install it, you may want to remove rsDNSSvc.exe to free up system resources. Always remember to uninstall the entire Safer Web software, not just the individual rsDNSSvc.exe file, to avoid potential issues.

Click to Run a Free Scan for rsDNSSvc.exe related errors

Since 2005, file.net has researched facts about Windows processes and files, analyzed user experiences, and examined files using its own analysis tools. Around 10,000 users rely on it every day.


RsDNSSvc.exe file information

The process known as Safer Web belongs to software Safer Web or Reason Security by .

Description: RsDNSSvc.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. RsDNSSvc.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files"—for instance C:\Program Files\ReasonLabs\DNS\ or C:\Program Files\SaferWeb\. Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 214,384 bytes (20% of all occurrences), 208,528 bytes and 10 more variants. file.net/process/rsdnssvc.exe.html 
The process runs as background service rsDNSSvc. The service provides DNS Services for Safer Web.
The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows core file. The file has a digital signature. It is a file with no information about its developer. RsDNSSvc.exe is able to manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 24% dangerous.

Uninstalling this variant: If any problems with rsDNSSvc.exe occur, you can also ask Customer Support to assist you or safely remove the program using the uninstall program of Safer Web (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program).

Recommended: Identify rsDNSSvc.exe related errors

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

Score

User Comments

There are no user opinions yet. Why not be the first to write a short comment?


Do you have additional information? Help other users!
:
:
:
:
 

Best practices for resolving rsDNSSvc issues

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



Other processes

rsDNSSvc.exe [all]


Microsoft partner since 2011 safe verifiziert safe