swriter.exe is an executable file associated with the LibreOffice Writer software. This file is a crucial part of the software and is responsible for running the program. It is typically located in the directory: C:\Program Files\LibreOffice 5\program.
LibreOffice Writer, the software associated with swriter.exe, is a powerful word processing and desktop publishing tool. It is part of the LibreOffice suite, developed by The Document Foundation. This software is good for creating, editing, and managing text documents, and it supports a wide range of file formats. It is a free and open-source alternative to other word processing software like Microsoft Word.
swriter.exe is needed for the proper functioning of the LibreOffice Writer. Without it, the software will not run. Like any executable file, it can potentially be exploited by malicious software to harm your computer. If you find that swriter.exe is causing problems or if your antivirus software flags it as a threat, it may be a sign of a virus or malware disguised as the swriter.exe file. In such cases, you should remove or quarantine it to protect your system.
LibreOffice was a fork from OpenOffice, originally developed by the Apache Software Foundation. Both are robust office suites, but LibreOffice has seen more active development in recent years.
Description: Swriter.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The file swriter.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" (e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\OpenOffice 4\program\ or C:\Program Files\LibreOffice 5\program\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 307,200 bytes (42% of all occurrences), 69,224 bytes, 65,640 bytes, 64,616 bytes or 304,128 bytes.
The program is not visible. The file is not a Windows core file. The software can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. There is no information about the author of the file.
Therefore the technical security rating is 33% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
If there are any problems with swriter.exe, you can also do the following:
make sure that you have installed the latest version [1][2]
uninstall the software LibreOffice or OpenOffice using the Uninstall a Program function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Uninstall a Program)
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as swriter.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the swriter.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
part of LIBRE OFFICE an alternative to Open Office. bluemlein
Sheebu Sheebu
swriter sagar
Summary: Average user rating of swriter.exe:
based on 7 votes with 3 user comments.
5 users think swriter.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
2 users think it's probably harmless.
Best practices for resolving swriter issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with swriter. 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 swriter.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.
Score
User Comments
bluemlein
Sheebu
sagar
Summary: Average user rating of swriter.exe: based on 7 votes with 3 user comments. 5 users think swriter.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless.