The genuine SystemSettings.exe file is a software component of Microsoft Windows Operating System by Microsoft Corporation. "SystemSettings.exe" is only a genuine Microsoft system application in Windows 8, 8.1, 10, or later. It is a "Metro" or "modern" app that installs in "C:\Windows\ImmersiveControlPanel". (Any Modern app in a subfolder of "C:\Windows" other than "WindowsApps" is part of Windows.) It cannot be removed using the Windows UI (user interface) and should not be any other way. It presents the "Modern UI" Settings panel which Microsoft introduced starting in Windows 8 while retaining the old "Control Panel". It uses DLL's from "C:\Windows\System32". Microsoft has gradually migrated functions from Control Panel to the Settings UI but some are in both at once, and some Settings UI options open the old Control Panel dialog boxes. This may continue to change in future Windows 10 releases. Some users have had problems with "SystemSettings.exe" becoming suspended under "Devices," especially when selecting "Bluetooth." You may need to consult Microsoft or user forums.
SystemSettings stands for Immersive Control Panel SystemSettings App
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 SystemSettings.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.
Description: The original SystemSettings.exe from Microsoft is an important part of Windows, but often causes problems. SystemSettings.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows—usually C:\Windows\ImmersiveControlPanel\ or C:\Windows\ImmersiveControlPanel\SystemSettings\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 83,704 bytes (20% of all occurrences), 96,032 bytes and 36 more variants.
The SystemSettings.exe file is a Windows core system file. The SystemSettings.exe file is a Microsoft signed file. The file has a digital signature. The program is not visible. The application is a Windows Store App.
Therefore the technical security rating is 1% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
If you still experience problems with SystemSettings.exe, you can also uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ Microsoft Windows or ask Customer Support to assist you.
Is SystemSettings.exe a virus? No, it is not. The true SystemSettings.exe file is a safe Microsoft Windows system process, called "Settings".
However, writers of malware programs, such as viruses, worms, and Trojans deliberately give their processes the same file name to escape detection. Viruses with the same file name are for instance Trojan:MSIL/Ekidoa.A!bit (detected by Microsoft), and TROJ_GEN.R047C0DCF16 (detected by TrendMicro).
To ensure that no rogue SystemSettings.exe is running on your PC, click here to run a Free Virus Scan.
How to recognize suspicious variants?
If SystemSettings.exe is located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder, the security rating is 0% dangerous. The file size is 667,872 bytes.
It is a Windows core system file. The program has a visible window. SystemSettings.exe is certified by a trustworthy company. The SystemSettings.exe file is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. The SystemSettings.exe file is a file with no information about its developer.
If SystemSettings.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32, the security rating is 0% dangerous. The file size is 1,355,728 bytes.
The file is a Windows system file. The program has a visible window. The SystemSettings.exe file is certified by a trustworthy company. The SystemSettings.exe file is a trustworthy file from Microsoft.
If SystemSettings.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the security rating is 100% dangerous. The file size is 258,560 bytes.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as SystemSettings.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the SystemSettings.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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Microsoft Windows 8 file Jan
Has same PID as Chinese Process in gmer Gernot
Nope , my 3 layers of protection seem to not like this one
It is the exe of Settings where you can change your Settings. Control Panel is being slowly replaced with Settings in Windows 10. Windows 8 includes PC Settings which has the same exe Jaiganesh (further information)
i have gotten an crash of SystemSetting.EXE while i was playing an big minecraft modpack, reason: my pc had 100% cpu and dit not liked that. so SystemSetting.EXE tried to solve it but he crashed. i can gurantee u if SystemSetting.EXE is located on: C:\Windows\ImmersiveControlPanel\) its safe. its an standard win 10 program. so no worries!!! if the file was not located on C:\Windows\ImmersiveControlPanel\) then you have an malware/virus. go to the computer shop or use an virus deleter/detecter like AVG to fix your computer/laptop. Good Luck and have a nice day! Ian
Summary: Average user rating of SystemSettings.exe:
based on 12 votes with 5 user comments.
6 users think SystemSettings.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
2 users think it's probably harmless.
One user suspects danger.
3 users think SystemSettings.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.
2 users don't grade SystemSettings.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving SystemSettings issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with SystemSettings. 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 SystemSettings.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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Jan
Gernot
Jaiganesh (further information)
Ian
Summary: Average user rating of SystemSettings.exe: based on 12 votes with 5 user comments. 6 users think SystemSettings.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. One user suspects danger. 3 users think SystemSettings.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 2 users don't grade SystemSettings.exe ("not sure about it").