What is taskmon.exe?

taskmon.exe is an executable file that is part of the Windows operating system. It is responsible for monitoring the tasks running on your computer and providing information about their status. This file is typically located in the C:\Windows\appdata directory.

The associated software, known as the Non-Sucking Service Manager (NSSM), is a tool that can be used to run any Windows application as a service. NSSM 64-bit is particularly useful for running applications that do not natively support running as a service. It provides a graphical user interface for managing services, making it easier for users to control and monitor their applications.

taskmon.exe and NSSM are needed for managing and monitoring tasks and services on your computer. They provide valuable information about the status of tasks and allow you to control how your applications run. Without these tools, it would be more difficult to manage your applications and services.

While taskmon.exe and NSSM are useful tools, they can also pose a security risk if they are misused or if they become infected with malware. If you notice that taskmon.exe is using a large amount of CPU or memory, or if you suspect that it is infected with malware, you should remove it to protect your computer. You should only do this if you are confident in your ability to manage your applications and services without these tools.

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Taskmon.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with taskmon — Taskmon.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as The non-sucking service manager belongs to software NSSM 64-bit by unknown.

Description: Taskmon.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The file taskmon.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows (mainly C:\Windows\appdata\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 331,264 bytes (85% of all occurrences) or 329,728 bytes.
The program is not visible. Taskmon.exe is not a Windows system file. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. There is no description of the program. Taskmon.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 53% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

"System Update2" definitely not required. Added by the AUTOTROJ-C TROJAN!
"TaskMon" definitely not required. Added by the MYDOOM.A or MYDOOM.J WORMS! Note - this is not the legitimate Win9x/Me file of the same name which resides in C:\Windows as this version resides in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\Winnt\System32 (WinNT/2K), or C:\Windows\System32 (WinXP). It is not normally on a WinXP system
"TaskMonitor" can run at start up. The Task Monitor checks the disk-access patterns of programs when they are started and stores this information in log files in the Applog folder. Task Monitor also records the number of times you use a program. The Disk Defragmenter tool uses this information to optimize your hard disk so that programs that you use frequently are loaded faster. Not required - but can be useful. Note: for Norton Anti-Virus 2002 users, loading TaskMonitor will typically solve many, if not most, of those annoying IE scripting errors (per Symantec's Knowledgebase)

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

Windows Task Optimizer
Alex

Be carefull!! It can be contaminated with Mydoom which is a worm
flowerfly (further information)

This is NOT the microsoft task manager in win9x! The real file is taskman.exe and has a different icon (may be different in NT 2k XP)

used to track startup files if in c:\windows
Ron Nelson (further information)

down loaded from cnet
carol cramer

Summary: Average user rating of taskmon.exe: based on 5 votes with 5 user comments. 2 users think taskmon.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. One user thinks taskmon.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it. One user is not sure about it.

Best practices for resolving taskmon issues

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