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What is ZuneNss.exe?

ZuneNss.exe is an executable file that is part of the Zune software developed by Microsoft. This file is also known as Zune Network Sharing Service (Zune-Netzwerkfreigabedienst in German).

The Zune software is a media management software for Microsoft's Zune brand of media players. It allows users to organize their media files, such as music, videos, and pictures, and sync them with their Zune device. The ZuneNss.exe file is specifically responsible for the network sharing feature of the Zune software, which allows users to share their media files over a network.

ZuneNss.exe is needed if you are using the Zune software and wish to use its network sharing feature. If you do not use the Zune software or this specific feature, this file is not necessary for your system to function properly. Like any executable file, ZuneNss.exe could potentially be a target for malware. If you do not use the Zune software or its network sharing feature, it may be safer to remove this file. Always make sure to keep your antivirus software up to date to protect your system from potential threats.

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ZuneNss.exe file information

The process known as Zune Network Sharing Service or Zune-Netzwerkfreigabedienst belongs to software Zune by (www.microsoft.com).

Description: ZuneNss.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. ZuneNss.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files"—mostly C:\Program Files\Zune\. The file size on Windows 10/11/7 is 8,277,728 bytes. file.net/process/zunenss.exe.html 
It is the ZuneNetworkSvc service. The service shares Zune media libraries to Zune devices using Universal Plug and Play.
The ZuneNss.exe file is a file with no information about its developer. The program has no visible window. ZuneNss.exe is digitally signed. It is not a Windows core file. The software can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. Therefore the technical security rating is 10% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: The software publisher Microsoft provides direct support (go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=71730). You could uninstall Zune from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program.

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If ZuneNss.exe is located in the "C:\Program Files" folder, the security rating is 68% dangerous. The file size is 6,363,872 bytes. It is a file with no information about its developer. The file has a digital signature. You can uninstall this program in the Control Panel. The program is not visible. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. The software uses ports to connect to or from a LAN or the Internet. It is not a Windows core file.

Uninstalling this variant: You could uninstall Zune from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as ZuneNss.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the ZuneNss.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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Installs when the user first syncronizes their Zune to Windows.
  Arron Capone-Langan  
Microsoft Zune Network File
  LBigger  

Summary: Average user rating of ZuneNss.exe: based on 1 vote with 2 user comments. One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user is not sure about it.


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Best practices for resolving ZuneNss issues

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