What is TranslucentTB.exe?

TranslucentTB.exe is an executable file associated with the software TranslucentTB, developed by TranslucentTB Open Source Developers. This software is designed to customize the appearance of the taskbar on Windows operating systems, allowing users to make it translucent, transparent, or apply different colors and effects.

TranslucentTB offers a unique aesthetic appeal to your desktop by allowing you to modify the look of your taskbar. It provides various customization options, including blur, clear, opaque, or custom-tinted taskbar. This can enhance the visual experience of your desktop, making it more personalized and appealing.

TranslucentTB might be needed if you want to customize your taskbar's appearance beyond the standard options provided by Windows. It's a lightweight program that doesn't consume much system resources, making it a good choice for users who value desktop aesthetics.

While TranslucentTB is generally safe and does not pose a threat to your system, you might want to remove it if you don't use its features or if it's causing issues with your system. Some users have reported that it can occasionally cause system slowdowns or conflicts with other software. If you're not interested in customizing your taskbar, you might prefer to save the disk space for other applications.

Before removing any software, make sure to back up your system or create a system restore point to prevent any potential data loss.

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TranslucentTB.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with TranslucentTB — TranslucentTB.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as TranslucentTB.2017.3 or TranslucentTB.2017.2 belongs to software TranslucentTB by TranslucentTB Open Source Developers or TranslucentTB Open-Source-Entwickler.

Description: TranslucentTB.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. TranslucentTB.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)"—usually C:\Program Files (x86)\TranslucentTB\ or C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\28017CharlesMilette.TranslucentTB_2021.5.0.0_x64__v826wp6bftszj\. Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 648,704 bytes (20% of all occurrences), 440,832 bytes and 12 more variants.
CharlesMilette TranslucentTB meets the requirements of the Windows Store, the package name is 28017CharlesMilette.TranslucentTB_v826wp6bftszj.
TranslucentTB.exe is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: Run, User Shell Folders, MACHINE\User Shell Folders, MACHINE\Run). Therefore the technical security rating is 41% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: In case you experience problems using TranslucentTB.exe, you may also visit the vendor's support site or uninstall TranslucentTB software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 10/8/7).

If TranslucentTB.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the security rating is 90% dangerous. The file size is 648,704 bytes (94% of all occurrences) or 563,712 bytes. The file is not a Windows core file. There is no description of the program. The program is not visible. The program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: Run, User Shell Folders, MACHINE\User Shell Folders, MACHINE\Run).
Uninstalling this variant: In case you experience problems using TranslucentTB.exe, you may also uninstall TranslucentTB software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 10/8/7).
If TranslucentTB.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 58% dangerous. The file size is 648,704 bytes (66% of all occurrences) or 906,736 bytes. The program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: Run, User Shell Folders, MACHINE\User Shell Folders, MACHINE\Run). TranslucentTB.exe is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. There is no information about the author of the file.
If TranslucentTB.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's "Documents" folder, the security rating is 96% dangerous. The file size is 648,704 bytes.
If TranslucentTB.exe is located in a subfolder of Windows folder for temporary files, the security rating is 92% dangerous. The file size is 648,704 bytes.
If TranslucentTB.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows, the security rating is 90% dangerous. The file size is 648,704 bytes.

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

The program is made to make your taskbar transparent or change some things about the taskbar.
(further information)

makes the taskbar translucent

Aus dem Microsoft-Store um die Taskleiste transparent zu gestaltem
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Summary: Average user rating of TranslucentTB.exe: based on 7 votes with 3 user comments. 5 users think TranslucentTB.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless. One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous.

Best practices for resolving TranslucentTB issues

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