What is agentservice.exe file ?

The genuine AgentService.exe file is a software component of Connected® Backup For PC by Iron Mountain.;Only Iron Mountain Incorporated uses the Windows service name “AgentService” for the process named “AgentService.exe”. (AccessData uses “AgentService” for a process named “agentcore.exe”.) It resides in “C:Program FilesAgentServiceAgentService.exe” and can be uninstalled via the Windows Control Panel by selecting “Connected Backup/PC Agent”. Its presence means a PC is used (or owned) by an employee of an enterprise deploying Iron Mountain’s Connected® Backup for PC product. The Agent selects and encrypts files to be backed up to the server. It authenticates the PC and server to each other. It both transmits the data to the server and enables password-controlled retrieval, (unless the employee’s account status is changed to prevent retrieving older files after separation). It works the same whether Cloud Backup is used to send data to Iron Mountain’s secure mirrored storage sites, or if the enterprise has licensed Connected® Backup for PC and operates their own physical facility.;AgentService stands for Client PC Backup Agent Windows Service;In some case agentservice.exe can harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the AgentService.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with agentservice.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.

agentservice.exe descriptions

Only Iron Mountain Incorporated uses the Windows service name “AgentService” for the process named “AgentService.exe”. (AccessData uses “AgentService” for a process named “agentcore.exe”.) It resides in “C:Program FilesAgentServiceAgentService.exe” and can be uninstalled via the Windows Control Panel by selecting “Connected Backup/PC Agent”. Its presence means a PC is used (or owned) by an employee of an enterprise deploying Iron Mountain’s Connected® Backup for PC product. The Agent selects and encrypts files to be backed up to the server. It authenticates the PC and server to each other. It both transmits the data to the server and enables password-controlled retrieval, (unless the employee’s account status is changed to prevent retrieving older files after separation). It works the same whether Cloud Backup is used to send data to Iron Mountain’s secure mirrored storage sites, or if the enterprise has licensed Connected® Backup for PC and operates their own physical facility.;AgentService stands for Client PC Backup Agent Windows Service;The.exe extension on a filename indicates an exe cutable file. Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the AgentService.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.