net.exe

Microsoft Windows Networking

Run a FREE registry scan on your PC

net.exe description

Description

net.exe is a process belonging to the Microsoft Windows Operating System and offers additional functions to your local area network via the DOS command line. "This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.\r" This process can sometimes be used by trojans but is otherwise a legitimate process. Note: net.exe is also a process which is registered as the w32.dabber.c worm. "This virus is distributed via the Internet through e-mail and comes in the form of an e-mail message, in the hopes that you open its hostile attachment.\r" The worm has its own SMTP engine which means it gathers E-mails from your local computer and re-distributes itself.\r "In worst cases this worm can allow attackers to access your computer, stealing passwords and personal data.\r" This process is a security risk and should be removed from your system.\r

Click to run a free scan for net.exe related errors.


Recommendation

Not a critical component, but see the information above before disabling it. It is highly recommended to Run a Free Performance Scan to automatically optimize memory, CPU and Internet Settings..



net.exe general information

Author:

Microsoft


Part of:

Microsoft Windows Operating System


Common Path(s):

%system%\net.exe


Security & Performance

Fix net.exe Errors

Free scan


Boost net.exe Speed

Free scan



Security risk (0-5):

0


Spyware:

No (Quarantine)


Virus:

No (Quarantine)


Trojan:

No (Quarantine)


Free registry scan

“94% of computers have corrupt, unused, and possibly harmful files.”

  • Boost PC performance
  • Increase system stability
  • Avoid .exe errors
Start FREE Registry Scan

Keywords

Keywords assigned to net.exe


menus tooltip