Zoom.exe is an executable file associated with the software Zoom Meetings, developed by Zoom Video Communications. This file is typically located in the directory C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Zoom\bin_00. The ".exe" extension signifies an executable file which can implement a series of operations when run.
Zoom Meetings is a popular video conferencing and online meeting platform. It allows users to conduct virtual meetings, webinars, and collaborative sessions with features like screen sharing, recording, chat, and more. It is widely used in professional, educational, and personal settings for remote communication and collaboration.
The Zoom.exe file is needed for the Zoom Meetings software to function properly. It contains important code that allows the software to run and perform its various features. Without this file, the Zoom application may not work correctly.
Under normal circumstances, there is no need to remove Zoom.exe if you are actively using Zoom Meetings. If you suspect that the file is causing problems, is a fake version, or has been infected by a virus or malware, it may be necessary to remove it. Always ensure to download Zoom from the official website or trusted sources to avoid such issues. If you no longer use Zoom Meetings, you can uninstall the entire software, which will also remove the Zoom.exe file.
Description: Zoom.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Zoom.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder—normally C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Zoom\bin_00\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 264,024 bytes (10% of all occurrences), 262,880 bytes and 42 more variants.
The Zoom.exe file is not a Windows system file. Zoom.exe is certified by a trustworthy company. There is no information about the author of the file. The program has no visible window. The software listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet.
Zoom.exe is able to monitor applications.
Therefore the technical security rating is 73% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
If problems with Zoom or Zoom Workplace occur, you may also want to uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program) or ask for help from Support.
If Zoom.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 75% dangerous. The file size is 264,024 bytes (12% of all occurrences), 434,488 bytes and 31 more variants.
Zoom.exe is certified by a trustworthy company. It is not a Windows system file. There is no description of the program. The program has no visible window. The program uses ports to connect to or from a LAN or the Internet.
Zoom.exe is able to monitor applications.
"Zoom" can run at start up. Zoom - speeds up Windows startup and manages startup applications
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as Zoom.exe. Therefore, you should check the Zoom.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
It's from Dachshund Software and is not dangerous. It speeds up Windows Shut Down and does a pretty good job. Terry (further information)
safe, is a program for video calling and conferencing. not terry
Summary: Average user rating of Zoom.exe:
based on 9 votes with 4 user comments.
7 users think Zoom.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
One user thinks it's probably harmless.
One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous.
One user is not sure about it.
Best practices for resolving Zoom issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with Zoom. 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 Zoom.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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User Comments
Terry (further information)
Scott (further information)
Marc (further information)
not terry
Summary: Average user rating of Zoom.exe: based on 9 votes with 4 user comments. 7 users think Zoom.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless. One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user is not sure about it.