WhatsApp.exe is an executable file associated with the desktop version of WhatsApp, a popular messaging application. This file is responsible for running the WhatsApp Desktop application on your computer.
WhatsApp Desktop allows users to access their WhatsApp account on a computer. It provides the same functionality as the mobile version, including sending and receiving messages, making voice and video calls, and sharing files. It's particularly useful for those who spend a lot of time on their computers and prefer typing on a full-sized keyboard.
WhatsApp.exe is needed to run the WhatsApp Desktop application. If you use WhatsApp Desktop, you should not remove this file. If you find this file in a location other than "C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-2.x.x", it could be a malicious file disguised as WhatsApp.exe. In this case, you should remove it immediately.
If you have an outdated version of WhatsApp Desktop, it's recommended to update it to the latest version to ensure you have the latest features and security updates. If you don't use WhatsApp Desktop or have another preferred messaging application, you can remove WhatsApp.exe and the associated software.
Note:WhatsApp.exe has no association with FL Studio, a digital audio workstation. If you find a file named WhatsApp.exe within the FL Studio directory, it could be a sign of a virus or malware.
Description: WhatsApp.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The file WhatsApp.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder (typically C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-2.2049.10\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 13,179,660 bytes (98% of all occurrences), 679,648 bytes or 838,880 bytes.
The WhatsApp.exe file is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. The file has a digital signature.
WhatsApp.exe is able to manipulate other programs, record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.
Therefore the technical security rating is 69% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.
If WhatsApp.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 50% dangerous. The file size is 293,376 bytes (52% of all occurrences), 13,179,660 bytes, 292,864 bytes or 292,352 bytes.
The file is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. There is no description of the program.
WhatsApp.exe is able to manipulate other programs, record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.
Uninstalling this variant:
In case you experience problems using WhatsApp.exe, you might want to completely remove WhatsApp or WhatsApp Desktop (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program).
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as WhatsApp.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the WhatsApp.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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Summary: Average user rating of WhatsApp.exe:
based on 18 votes with 7 user comments.
9 users think WhatsApp.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
3 users think it's probably harmless.
5 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
One user suspects danger.
6 users don't grade WhatsApp.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving WhatsApp issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with WhatsApp. 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 WhatsApp.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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Summary: Average user rating of WhatsApp.exe: based on 18 votes with 7 user comments. 9 users think WhatsApp.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 5 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user suspects danger. 6 users don't grade WhatsApp.exe ("not sure about it").