ViGEmBusUpdater.exe is an executable file that is part of the ViGEm Bus Driver software package developed by Nefarius Software Solutions e.U. This file is responsible for updating the ViGEm Bus Driver software to ensure it has the latest features and security patches.
The ViGEm Bus Driver is a Windows kernel-mode driver emulating well-known USB game controllers as virtual devices. This software is primarily used by gamers and developers who need to emulate game controllers for various purposes, such as testing video games or creating custom controller configurations.
The ViGEmBusUpdater.exe is necessary if you are using the ViGEm Bus Driver software and want to keep it updated. Regular updates are important for the software to function correctly and securely. If you are not using the ViGEm Bus Driver software, or if it is causing issues with your system, you may consider removing it. Always remember to uninstall software properly through the system's Control Panel or Settings, rather than just deleting files, to avoid potential system issues.
Description: ViGEmBusUpdater.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. ViGEmBusUpdater.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of Windows folder for temporary files or in a subfolder of the user's profile folder—primarily C:\Program Files\Nefarius Software Solutions\ViGEm Bus Driver\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 888,344 bytes (65% of all occurrences) or 901,144 bytes.
The program has a visible window. Windows Task Scheduler starts this process at a specific time. It is not a Windows core file. It is certified by a trustworthy company. The software can be uninstalled in the Control Panel.
ViGEmBusUpdater.exe is able to monitor applications.
Therefore the technical security rating is 2% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
You can do the following: 1) uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ ViGEm Bus Driver 2) turn to the software developer, Vigem, for advice.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as ViGEmBusUpdater.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the ViGEmBusUpdater.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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The ViGEmBusUpdater.exe is software related or married to the viGEm bus driver tool app or programme signed by nefarius software that enables or spoofs wireless/usb console game controllers to work just like an xbox one or 360 controller on a windy pc Bug 3
The driver is usually associated to DS4Windows or DualSensex input mappers. It's an auto updater service to check for new Vigem Bus Driver updates. The latest version is the final release since the project has been retired and a new successor is in the making. DigitalKingdom (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of ViGEmBusUpdater.exe:
based on 2 votes with 2 user comments.
One user thinks ViGEmBusUpdater.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous.
Best practices for resolving ViGEmBusUpdater issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with ViGEmBusUpdater. 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 ViGEmBusUpdater.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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DigitalKingdom (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of ViGEmBusUpdater.exe: based on 2 votes with 2 user comments. One user thinks ViGEmBusUpdater.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous.