What is netadapter.exe file ?
Most antivirus programs identify NetAdapter.exe as malware—such as F-Secure identifies it as Trojan.Autoruns.GenericKDS.30565174, and Symantec identifies it as Trojan.Gen.9.
Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with netadapter.exe
1. Use cleanmgr
To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.
2. Use sfc /scannow
To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.
3. uninstalling programs :
To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.
4. using msconfig
To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.
5. Automatic Update
To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.
6. Use resmon command
To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.
7. use DISM.exe
To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.
netadapter.exe descriptions
NetAdapter.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. NetAdapter.exe is located in a subfolder of Windows folder for temporary files —primarily C:UsersUSERNAMEAppDataLocalTempCAC7F095-F09B-40DD-8293-4A91AD6C7BF7.;The file size on Windows 10/8/7/XP is 4,155,788 bytes.;There is no information about the author of the file. The program is not visible. NetAdapter.exe is not a Windows core file.;NetAdapter.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 92% dangerous.