What is vghd.exe?

vghd.exe is the main executable file for the software known as DesktopWare or iStripper, developed by Totem Entertainment. This software is typically located in the directory C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\vghd\bin on your computer.

iStripper, formerly known as VirtuaGirl, is a software that displays video clips of professional dancers and models on your desktop. It's designed to provide entertainment and can be customized to display content according to user preferences.

The necessity of vghd.exe depends on the user's personal preference. If you enjoy the features provided by iStripper and use it regularly, then the vghd.exe file is needed for the software to function properly.

If you do not use iStripper or if it was installed without your knowledge, it's recommended to remove it. The software is not malicious, but it can consume system resources and potentially slow down your computer. Some users might find the content inappropriate or distracting. To remove it, you can uninstall the iStripper software from your system.

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Vghd.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with vghd — Vghd.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as DesktopWare / iStripper or DesktopVideoPlayer main executable belongs to software iStripper or VirtuaGirl or Freeones Strippers by Totem Entertainment (www.virtuagirl.com) or Totem Core.

Description: Vghd.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The file vghd.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder (normally C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\vghd\bin\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 1,534,464 bytes (10% of all occurrences), 7,071,744 bytes and 23 more variants.
It is not a Windows system file. The software starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: User Shell Folders, Run, TaskScheduler). Therefore the technical security rating is 57% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: In the event of any problems with vghd.exe, you could also do the following:
1) uninstall iStripper or DeskBabes software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 10/8/7)
2) contact www.istripper.com Customer Service ^[1][2].

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If vghd.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 66% dangerous. The file size is 4,385,280 bytes (15% of all occurrences), 3,898,880 bytes and 10 more variants. It is not a Windows system file. The process starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: User Shell Folders, Run, TaskScheduler). The program has no visible window. Vghd.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs.

Uninstalling this variant: In the event of any problems with vghd.exe, you could also do the following:
1) uninstall iStripper or Freeones Strippers software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 10/8/7)
2) contact www.istripper.com Customer Service ^[1][2].

Important: Some malware also uses the file name vghd.exe, for example ML.Relationship.HighConfidence [Packed.Vmpbad!gen4] (detected by Symantec), and TROJ_GEN.R026C0CJP16 (detected by TrendMicro). Therefore, you should check the vghd.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

Seems to be a malware
Mary (further information)

It is a legitimate Program for Desktop Strippers.
Jim A.

Desktop strippers.

A perfectly legitimate free software offering scantily dressed females dancing in your desktop. They get money out of rich or stupid guys who pay to see more flesh. PS NEVER EVER press... Click to Run a Free Scan for ????.exe related errors unless you absolutely TRUST the website providing the service NOT just the host it appears on. You just let more scammers in your machine.
Greg

I love it! istripper or vghd.exe can safely take control of my laptop!
BartV

Summary: Average user rating of vghd.exe: based on 13 votes with 5 user comments. 7 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 6 users suspect danger.

Best practices for resolving vghd issues

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