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 TDSNetSetup.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:TDSNetSetup.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. TDSNetSetup.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files"—for instance C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Teradyne\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 17,408 bytes (40% of all occurrences), 20,992 bytes, 18,432 bytes or 17,920 bytes.
The process runs as service TDSNetSetup in the background: IDS PnP Configuration.
The TDSNetSetup.exe file is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. The TDSNetSetup.exe file is a file with no information about its developer.
Therefore the technical security rating is 56% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.
If TDSNetSetup.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 56% dangerous. The file size is 122,880 bytes.
The file is not a Windows system file. The application listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. The program has no visible window.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as TDSNetSetup.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the TDSNetSetup.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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TDSNetSetup.exe is one of the services that allow Ford IDS or FJDS to run properly to diagnose and program modules on 1996-2018 Ford vehicles and some current MY vehicles. it is essential for automotive diagnostics terminals. Ben Rhouma رضا بن رحومة (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of TDSNetSetup.exe:
based on 1 vote with 1 user comment.
One user thinks TDSNetSetup.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
Best practices for resolving TDSNetSetup issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with TDSNetSetup. 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 TDSNetSetup.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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Ben Rhouma رضا بن رحومة (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of TDSNetSetup.exe: based on 1 vote with 1 user comment. One user thinks TDSNetSetup.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.