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What is uninst.exe?

uninst.exe is an executable file that stands for 'uninstall executable'. This file is commonly associated with software uninstallation processes. It is typically created and used by software developers to ensure that their software can be easily removed from a system when the user chooses to uninstall it.

The associated software is typically a program that the user has installed on their computer. For example, uninst.exe could be associated with software like SoundTap, PC Cleaners, or software developed by Tencent. These programs can serve various purposes, such as recording audio, cleaning and optimizing your PC, or providing various online services.

uninst.exe is needed when you want to remove a program from your computer. It helps ensure that the software is completely removed and doesn't leave any residual files or settings on your system. In some cases, uninst.exe files can be associated with malicious software. If you find an uninst.exe file in a location that doesn't make sense (for example, not in the directory of a program you've installed), or if your antivirus software flags it as potentially harmful, it's a good idea to remove it to protect your system.

uninst.exe is located in the installation directory of the software it is associated with. For example, if it's associated with a program called "ppt", you might find it in a location like "C:\Program Files (x86)\ppt".

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Uninst.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with uninst
Uninst.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as ppt or Uninstaller or porn-blocker or PC Cleaner Pro or qq or {2791A803-6EC6-4DF3-9A44-FAC3145E141D or Format Factory Video/Audio/Picture Converter or SoundTap Streaming Audio Recorder

belongs to software PC Cleaners or HandBrake or Dell PC Fax or SoundTap or Format Factory

by (www.tencent.com/i) or Free Time Co. or NCH Software (www.nchsoftware.com) or Beijing Flying Bird Technology Co. (www.porn-blocker.org) or PC Cleaners.

Description: Uninst.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The uninst.exe file is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" (common is C:\Program Files (x86)\ppt\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 1,571,296 bytes (50% of all occurrences), 2,757,512 bytes and 6 more variants. file.net/process/uninst.exe.html 
Uninst.exe is not a Windows system file. Uninst.exe is digitally signed. Uninst.exe is a Verisign signed file. Uninst.exe is able to monitor applications and manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 24% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: If there are any problems with uninst.exe, you can also search the support area on the Pcfreetime website or uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ FormatFactory or HandBrake.

Recommended: Identify uninst.exe related errors

Important: Some malware also uses the file name uninst.exe, for example Win32:Malware-gen (detected by Avast), and Generic PUA OH (PUA) (detected by Sophos). Therefore, you should check the uninst.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

impossible to uninstall without password. makes windows and all computer systems go awall.
   

Summary: Average user rating of uninst.exe: based on 4 votes with 1 user comment. One user thinks uninst.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. One user thinks uninst.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it. One user is not sure about it.


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Best practices for resolving uninst issues

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