WildTangentHelperService.exe is an executable file that is part of the WildTangent Helper component, developed by WildTangent. This software is typically associated with WildTangent Games, a game network that provides a variety of games for users. The file is usually located in the 'C:\Program Files (x86)\WildTangent Games\Integration' directory.
The WildTangent Games software provides a platform for users to play and manage their games. The WildTangent Helper Service is a component of this software, and it helps in the smooth operation of the games by managing updates, providing support for in-game purchases, and ensuring the games run correctly.
The WildTangentHelperService.exe is needed if you frequently use WildTangent Games, as it ensures the games run smoothly and are kept up to date. If you do not use WildTangent Games, or if you find that the service is consuming too much system resources, you may choose to remove it. While the legitimate WildTangentHelperService.exe is safe, any executable file can potentially be a target for malware. If you notice any suspicious behavior associated with this file, it's recommended to run a malware scan.
Description: WildTangentHelperService.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. WildTangentHelperService.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" (mainly C:\Program Files (x86)\WildTangent Games\Integration\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 1,685,312 bytes (9% of all occurrences), 1,689,984 bytes and 46 more variants.
The process runs as service, and the service name is WildTangentHelper: WildTangent Helper Service.
The WildTangentHelperService.exe file is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The WildTangentHelperService.exe file is certified by a trustworthy company. The software has no file description.
Therefore the technical security rating is 45% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
If you have any problems with WildTangentHelperService.exe, you can also do the following: 1) uninstall WildTangent Helper or WildTangent Inc from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program 2) contact www.wildgames.com Customer Service [1][2].
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as WildTangentHelperService.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the WildTangentHelperService.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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es ist eine Oberfläche mit einigen spielen, die anscheinend teils kostenlos und andererseits nicht kostenlos sind. Einfach mit der Firewall sperren. Entfernen werde ich persönlich nicht. manne
it freeze stop working i have ask them to fix wildtangent support they will not fix it ray
Crea ejecutables pesados de 754 mb Eleven
wild tangent works fine using administrative log on.The microsoft Edge will not allow me to play any games on it from wild tangent Steven Podhaski
Problem arise by wildtangent helperservice.exe Sooryan
Summary: Average user rating of WildTangentHelperService.exe:
based on 3 votes with 5 user comments.
2 users think WildTangentHelperService.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous.
4 users don't grade WildTangentHelperService.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving WildTangentHelperService issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with WildTangentHelperService. 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 WildTangentHelperService.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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manne
ray
Eleven
Steven Podhaski
Sooryan
Summary: Average user rating of WildTangentHelperService.exe: based on 3 votes with 5 user comments. 2 users think WildTangentHelperService.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous. 4 users don't grade WildTangentHelperService.exe ("not sure about it").