What is TrafficMonitor.exe?

TrafficMonitor.exe is an executable file associated with the software Traffic Monitor, developed by ZhongYang. This software is primarily used for monitoring network traffic, CPU usage, memory usage, and other system-related statistics. It is typically located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\TrafficMonitor directory.

The Traffic Monitor software provides real-time data about your computer's performance and internet usage. It can be useful for identifying potential issues, such as high CPU usage or excessive network traffic, which could indicate a problem with a specific application or potential malware. It also allows users to keep track of their data usage, which can be particularly useful for those with limited data plans.

As a legitimate software, TrafficMonitor.exe is not inherently harmful. Like any executable file, it can be exploited by malicious software. If you notice that TrafficMonitor.exe is consuming a large amount of CPU or memory resources, or if it's located outside of the usual directory, it could be a sign of a virus or malware.

If you do not use the Traffic Monitor software or find its features useful, you may choose to remove it simply to free up system resources. Uninstalling the software will also remove the TrafficMonitor.exe file.

Before removing or altering any executable files, it's recommended to use a reliable antivirus software to scan your system and ensure the file is not malicious.

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TrafficMonitor.exe file information

The process known as Traffic Monitor belongs to software TrafficMonitor or Mirko Böer by By ZhongYang or Mirko Böer (www.wt-rate.com).

Description: TrafficMonitor.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The file TrafficMonitor.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" (for example C:\Program Files (x86)\TrafficMonitor\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 9,417,728 bytes (30% of all occurrences), 1,698,304 bytes and 5 more variants.
TrafficMonitor.exe is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: TaskScheduler, Run). TrafficMonitor.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs, monitor applications, manipulate other programs and connect to the Internet. Therefore the technical security rating is 47% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: In the event of any problems with TrafficMonitor.exe, you could do the following:

contact www.wt-rate.com Customer Service
safely remove the program using the uninstall program of Mirko Böer (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program)

If TrafficMonitor.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the security rating is 75% dangerous. The file size is 1,713,152 bytes (75% of all occurrences) or 1,601,024 bytes. The TrafficMonitor.exe file is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. This process is launched automatically by the Windows Task Scheduler.
If TrafficMonitor.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's "Documents" folder, the security rating is 64% dangerous. The file size is 2,021,888 bytes (33% of all occurrences), 1,713,152 bytes or 4,101,120 bytes. The file is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. Windows Task Scheduler starts this process at a specific time.
If TrafficMonitor.exe is located in a subfolder of Windows folder for temporary files, the security rating is 58% dangerous. The file size is 1,683,968 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 1,713,152 bytes.

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

Gehört zum Traffic Monitor, lauscht an Port 1037,WinPcap Plugin, wahrscheinlich ungefährlich da vertrauenswürdiger Autor ! Sehr gutes Programm.
pilot (further information)

überwacht den Netzwerktraffic. Gezählt wird Onlinezeit, Datenmenge eingehend und ausgehend und Summe,
H.-J. Hofer

TrafficMonitor_x86_x64: Wie kann ich diese App löschen? Liegt nur als Zip File vor und ist nicht unter Programme / deinstallieren aufgeführt.
ChWtr

Summary: Average user rating of TrafficMonitor.exe: based on 2 votes with 3 user comments. One user thinks TrafficMonitor.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless. One user is not sure about it.

Best practices for resolving TrafficMonitor issues

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