fortiproxy.exe
fortiproxy.exe
Process name: fortiproxy
Application using this process: FortiClient Proxy Server
File location: C:\Program Files\fortinet\forticlient
Recommended: Check your system for fortiproxy.exe problems
What is fortiproxy.exe doing on my computer?
fortiproxy.exe is a process belonging to FortiClient Proxy Server from Fortinet Inc..
Non-system processes like fortiproxy.exe originate from software you installed on your system. Since most applications store data on your hard disk and in your system's registry, it is likely that your computer has suffered fragmentation and accumulated invalid entries which can affect your PC's performance.
In Windows Task Manager, you can see what CPU, memory, disk and network utilization is causing the fortiproxy process. To access the Task Manager, hold down the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time. These three buttons are located on the far left of your keyboard.
The fortiproxy.exe is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software FortiClient Proxy Server on your PC, the commands contained in fortiproxy.exe will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a fortiproxy process (also called a task).
Is fortiproxy.exe harmful?
fortiproxy.exe has not been assigned a security rating yet. The fortiproxy.exe file should be located in the folder C:\Program Files\fortinet\forticlient. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove fortiproxy.exe?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
fortiproxy.exe is used by 'FortiClient Proxy Server'. This is an application created by 'Fortinet Inc.'.
If you no longer use FortiClient Proxy Server, you can permanently remove this software and thus fortiproxy.exe from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find FortiClient Proxy Server in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is fortiproxy.exe CPU intensive?
This process is not considered CPU intensive. However, running too many processes on your system may affect your PC’s performance. To reduce system overload, you can use the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (MSConfig) or the Windows Task Manager to manually find and disable processes that launch upon start-up.
Use the Windows Resource Monitor to find out which processes and applications write/read the most on the hard drive, send the most data to the Internet, or use the most memory. To access the Resource Monitor, press the key combination Windows key + R and then enter 'resmon'.
Why is fortiproxy.exe giving me errors?
Most fortiproxy issues are caused by the application executing the process. The surest way to fix these errors is to update or uninstall this application. Therefore, please search the Fortinet Inc. website for the latest FortiClient Proxy Server update.
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