What is Scanner.exe?
The genuine Scanner.exe file is a software component of Trojan.
Scanner.exe is known to belong to several genuine software applications but may also be a malicious program disguised as genuine software. An anti-virus scan is recommended if it is found in the "C:\Windows" folder. Many anti-virus programs identify this file as a Trojan.
If it is a Trojan it may spread through unsecured Internet connections and infect unprotected computers. If the file may have been downloaded through spam email, a compromised website, or through peer-to-peer file sharing software, it may be malicious. This infection should be quarantined or removed by a dedicated anti-virus or anti-malware program.
The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file. Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the Scanner.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.
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Scanner.exe file information
The process known as SuperScan or Scanner belongs to software Any Scan by better app.
Description: Scanner.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The file Scanner.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (usually C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\53058betterapp.AnyScan_1.0.2.0_x86__90ct3cgs7yy6a\Scanner\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 206,336 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 64,000 bytes. 
Scanner.exe is not a Windows system file. The software has no file description.
Therefore the technical security rating is 25% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
In case of any problems with Scanner.exe, you may also uninstall
Any Scan from your computer using the Control Panel applet
Uninstall a Program.
Recommended: Identify Scanner.exe related errors
If Scanner.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the security rating is 56% dangerous. The file size is 342,016 bytes.
The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows system file. There is no information about the author of the file.
External information from Paul Collins:
- "ScanSpyware v *" definitely not required.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as Scanner.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder, for example Generic.dx!7D8A8EE15428 (detected by McAfee), and TROJ_SPNR.04CG11 (detected by TrendMicro). Therefore, you should check the Scanner.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.
Best practices for resolving Scanner issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with Scanner. 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 Scanner.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 Scanner.exe: based on 7 votes with 7 user comments. 4 users think Scanner.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless. 2 users think Scanner.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 2 users don't grade Scanner.exe ("not sure about it").