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What is Node.exe & Should you Remove it?
Uninstall the node.js file to fix the problem
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Node.exe is a downloadable binary executable file developed by Joynet, Inc which contains all the essential files required to run Node.js applications on Windows PC. This exe file is responsible for controlling the important features of an application, includingfile syncingand input-output tasks such as disk access.
Node.exe file constantly runs in the background and provides an environment to create dynamic web apps and other server-side programs.
Why should I remove the node.exe file?
Generally, node.exe is a safe executable file. However, many Windows users have a constant complaint that the process continuously runs in the background despite the related application not running at the moment.
This results inhigh CPU usage for no reason, which causes performance issues and PC slowdown. The unwanted burden on the CPU results often prevents the other processes from running and sometimes even results in a system crash.
Apart from this, there are also high chances that a trojan or virus may disguise as a genuine node.exe file causing a series of errors. Some of them are as follows:
How to check if node.exe is a virus?
The legit node.exe file is located within the C:\Program Files (x86) location and sometimes within some other sub-folder of C:. Some of its legitimate instances are as follows:
A straightforward way to check the authenticity of the executable file is to verify its digital signature.
On the other hand, if the Name of Signer section of the node.exe process reads Unable to verify, there is a high chance of the executable being a virus or a trojan.
How to fix errors by node.exe file?
We will recommend you try these workarounds before moving on to the below solutions.
If you still experience issues, perform the following methods.
1. Temporarily end node.exe
If the node.exe file is consuming too much CPU causing the system to freeze, ending the background task will release the occupied resources and should solve the problem temporarily.
2. Disable the startup service
Since Node.exe is used by several Adobe apps, such as Photoshop CC suite, you can disable other Adobe-related startup processes to prevent node.exe from automatically running in the background.
3. Uninstall Node.js
There are chances that the stubborn node.exe file may still be lurking behind after the node.js program is uninstalled. In such a scenario, we would recommend aclean install of Windowswhich will eradicate the malicious files.
In case you need any further assistance, feel free to reach out to us in the comments section.
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Taiba Hasan
A postgraduate in Computer Applications, she is an avid technical writer who loves to craft content revolving around Windows, Android, and emerging technologies like SaaS. With How-To and troubleshooting guides, she aims to provide the best solutions for the problem and make technology less complicated for novice users.
Besides writing, she also loves to cook delicacies and spent time in her garden. In her free time, you will find her binge-watching web series or gazing the night sky.
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