What is wallpaperservice32_c.exe?

wallpaperservice32_c.exe is an executable file that is part of the Wallpaper Engine software. This software is developed by Kristjan Skutta and is available on the Steam platform. The file is typically located in the directory: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\wallpaper_engine\bin.

Wallpaper Engine is a software application that allows users to use live wallpapers on their Windows desktop. It supports various types of animated wallpapers including 3D and 2D animations, websites, videos and even certain applications. The software is designed to give a more dynamic look to your desktop, and also to take advantage of the idle processing power of your computer without affecting your ability to play games or use your computer.

wallpaperservice32_c.exe is needed for the Wallpaper Engine software to function properly. It is responsible for running the live wallpapers on your desktop. If you are using Wallpaper Engine and enjoy its features, there is no need to remove this file.

If you are not using Wallpaper Engine, or if you find that this file is causing problems or consuming too many system resources, you may choose to uninstall Wallpaper Engine, which will also remove the wallpaperservice32_c.exe file. Always make sure to uninstall the software properly, rather than just deleting the file, to avoid any potential issues.

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Wallpaperservice32_c.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with wallpaperservice32_c — Wallpaperservice32_c.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as wallpaperservice32_c.exe belongs to software Steam or Wallpaper Engine or Apex Legends or Mafia II: Definitive Edition or Destiny (version 2) by Kristjan Skutta or Skutta, Kristjan or Skutta Software GmbH.

Description: Wallpaperservice32_c.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Wallpaperservice32_c.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" or sometimes in a subfolder of Windows folder for temporary files (primarily C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\wallpaper_engine\bin\ or C:\Steam\steamapps\common\wallpaper_engine\bin\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 134,752 bytes (11% of all occurrences), 25,600 bytes and 18 more variants.
It is a service, and the service name is Wallpaper Engine.
The program has no visible window. There is no file information. The file is not a Windows core file. The file is digitally signed. Therefore the technical security rating is 46% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: You have the option to do the following:
1) completely remove Steam or Wallpaper Engine (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program)
2) ask Customer Support to assist you.

If wallpaperservice32_c.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the security rating is 75% dangerous. The file size is 354,808 bytes (20% of all occurrences), 337,408 bytes and 7 more variants. Wallpaperservice32_c.exe is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. There is no file information. The file has a digital signature.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as wallpaperservice32_c.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the wallpaperservice32_c.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

Usually impersonated by trojans. Be careful.

Wallpaper Engine enables you to use live wallpapers on your Windows desktop. Various types of wallpaper are supported, including 3D and 2D animations, websites, videos and even certain applications. Choose an existing wallpaper or create your own and share it on Steam Workshop!
Bryden (further information)

its very safe its just wallpaper engine generating your wallpaper
braditz

Wallpaper Engine from Steam.
(further information)

Summary: Average user rating of wallpaperservice32_c.exe: based on 7 votes with 4 user comments. 4 users think wallpaperservice32_c.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

Best practices for resolving wallpaperservice32_c issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with wallpaperservice32_c. 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 wallpaperservice32_c.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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